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CVE-2018-2938: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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This is a severe Oracle Java SE flaw in the Java DB component. An unauthenticated network attacker could potentially take over an affected Java SE environment, although Oracle describes exploitation as difficult. Systems running the listed legacy Java versions should be treated as high-priority remediation targets. Exposure is most likely where affected Java SE runtimes or products embedding them expose Java DB-related APIs through network-reachable services. The source notes attacks may affect additional products, but does not enumerate all affected downstream products. Prioritize remediation on internet-facing or business-critical systems using the affected Java versions. The takeover impact is high, but the available evidence does not confirm exploitation in the wild from the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle's July 2018 Critical Patch Update or later vendor guidance.; Upgrade affected Java SE 6u191, 7u181, and 8u172 deployments.; Check vendor advisories for products bundling Oracle Java SE or Java DB..

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u191, 7u181, 8u172Listed
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