CVE-2018-2942: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2018-2942: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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: 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 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 2, 2024, 20:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2942 is a high-impact Oracle Java SE vulnerability affecting Java SE 7u181 and 8u172. An attacker could take over Java SE if a victim interacts with malicious content or vulnerable Java APIs process crafted data. The bundle does not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Java SE 7u181 or 8u172 on Windows clients or servers. Risk is higher where Java Web Start, applets, or Java-backed services process untrusted data. Treat as high priority where legacy Java remains in production. The issue is not marked as known exploited in this bundle, but successful compromise could fully impact Java SE and potentially connected products. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Java SE 7u181 and 8u172.; Apply Oracle July 2018 CPU guidance or later supported Java updates.; Check NetApp advisory applicability for environments using affected NetApp products..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 18, 2018, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 7u181, 8u172Listed

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