CVE-2018-2814: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2018-2814: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 3, 2024, 20:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2814 is a serious Oracle Java HotSpot vulnerability affecting older Java SE and Java SE Embedded releases. It mainly matters where users run untrusted Java Web Start applications or applets. Exploitation is described as difficult and requires user interaction, but successful compromise could allow takeover of the Java environment. Highest exposure is on client systems or embedded deployments that run sandboxed, untrusted Java code from the internet. Oracle states typical server deployments loading only trusted administrator-installed code are not affected in the same way. Treat as a high-priority legacy Java remediation issue, especially for user-facing desktops and products that run untrusted Java content. Urgency is lower for isolated server-side Java that only loads trusted code, but inventory is important because Java is often bundled inside third-party products. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running affected Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded versions.; Apply Oracle CPU April 2018 guidance or relevant vendor Java security updates.; Prioritize endpoints that run Java Web Start applications or applets from untrusted sources..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:10 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
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-2018:1203CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3644-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
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-2018:1205CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3691-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
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
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03915en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161Listed

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