Oracle Java SE 6u181/7u171/8u162/10 Security access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Oracle Java SE 6u181/7u171/8u162/10. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Security. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-2790. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 6u181/7u171/8u162/10 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The bug was discovered 04/17/2018. The weakness was presented 04/17/2018 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-2790 since 12/15/2017. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110544 (SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : java-1_8_0-openjdk (SUSE-SU-2018:1690-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370953 (IBM Java SDK Multiple Vulnerabilities (Oracle April 17 2018 CPU (1.6.0_191, 1.7.0_181, 1.8.0_171))).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (110544) and SecurityFocus (BID 103877†). See VDB-92314, VDB-92773, VDB-92782 and VDB-92786 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 110544
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 / SLES12 Security Update : java-1_8_0-openjdk (SUSE-SU-2018:1690-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 860287
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Java SE Security Updates (apr2018-3678067) 04 - Linux
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2018
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-2790 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-2790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116728

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SecurityFocus: 103877 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2018-2790 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040697

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2018 08:53
Updated: 05/06/2025 19:56
Changes: 04/20/2018 08:53 (86), 01/28/2020 17:20 (6), 03/02/2023 12:30 (5), 05/06/2025 19:56 (15)
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