CVE-2018-2964: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2018-2964: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u172 and 10.0.1. 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: 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 2, 2024, 20:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2964 is a serious Oracle Java SE client-side sandbox issue. It mainly matters where users can launch untrusted Java Web Start applications or Java applets from the internet. A successful attack requires user interaction but can lead to takeover of Java SE with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Highest exposure is on desktops or managed endpoints that still permit Java Web Start or sandboxed Java applets from untrusted sources. Server-side Java-only workloads are not described as affected when they run only trusted administrator-installed code. Prioritize remediation for user workstations and legacy client workflows that still execute untrusted Java content. Treat as high priority where those workflows exist; lower urgency may be reasonable for server-only trusted-code Java deployments after validation. Mitigation focus: Review Oracle July 2018 CPU guidance for affected Java SE deployments.; Apply relevant Oracle, Red Hat, NetApp, or other vendor updates.; Disable Java Web Start and Java applets where business use is not required..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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

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Source materials

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:2256CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:2253CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 8u172, 10.0.1Listed

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