Oracle Java SE 6u191/7u181/8u172/10.0.1 Libraries access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle Java SE 6u191/7u181/8u172/10.0.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Libraries. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-2940. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 6u191/7u181/8u172/10.0.1 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Libraries. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2018. The weakness was published 07/18/2018 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-2940 since 12/15/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 111326 (RHEL 6 : java-1.7.0-oracle (RHSA-2018:2255)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371180 (IBM Java SDK Multiple Vulnerabilities (Oracle July 17 2018 CPU (1.6.0_201, 1.7.0_191, 1.8.0_181))).

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 (111326) and SecurityFocus (BID 104768†). Similar entries are available at VDB-79791, VDB-81142, VDB-82682 and VDB-83122. 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: 111326
Nessus Name: RHEL 6 : java-1.7.0-oracle (RHSA-2018:2255)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2018
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-2940 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-2940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121760

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SecurityFocus: 104768 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2018-2940 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041302

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2018 10:06
Updated: 04/17/2023 09:58
Changes: 07/18/2018 10:06 (85), 03/07/2020 10:10 (6), 04/17/2023 09:58 (5)
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