CVE-2018-2799: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2018-2799: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAXP).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAXP). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161; JRockit: R28.3.17. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 3, 2024, 20:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2799 is an Oracle Java vulnerability in JAXP that can let an unauthenticated network attacker cause a partial denial of service. The known impact is availability only, not data theft or code execution. It matters most where older Java runtimes parse untrusted input or support Java Web Start/applets. Exposure is likely in legacy Java estates, application servers, embedded Java deployments, and downstream Linux packages that included affected Java builds. Internet-facing services that feed untrusted data into JAXP-related APIs deserve priority review. Treat as a routine but time-bound Java remediation item. The business risk is service disruption from older Java runtimes, not confirmed compromise. Prioritize exposed server-side Java and embedded/appliance dependencies first. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle CPU or relevant OS vendor Java updates.; Check Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, and product vendor advisories.; Retire unsupported affected Java and JRockit versions where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 19, 2018, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
RHSA-2018:1278CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
DSA-4185CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2018:1975CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03857en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201903-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
DSA-4225CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2018:1724CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3644-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
RHSA-2018:1723CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:1201CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:1204CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1722CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1974CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1721CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3691-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
[j-users] 20180503 [ANNOUNCEMENT]: Apache Xerces-J 2.12.0 now availableCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
RHSA-2018:1202CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1191CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1188CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1206CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1270CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 7u171, 8u162, 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161; JRockit: R28.3.17Listed

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