# CVE-2018-2794: openjdk-8-demo: Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security)

CVE-2018-2794 is fixed in 7 products on 1 platform, first by openjdk-8-demo 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, released April 17, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-2794
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0072
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 17, 2018

## Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10 and JRockit: R28.3.17. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, JRockit. 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 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openjdk-8-demo Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-demo 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-demo-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-jdk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-jdk 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-jdk-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-jdk-headless Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-jdk-headless 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-jdk-headless-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-jre Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-jre 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-jre-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-jre-headless Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-jre-headless 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-jre-headless-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-jre-zero Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-jre-zero 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-jre-zero-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Linux | openjdk-8-source Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [openjdk-8-source 8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openjdk-8-source-8u171-b11-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Apr 17, 2018 |

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