# CVE-2018-2815: openjdk-8-demo: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization)

CVE-2018-2815 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-2018-2815
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0514
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 17, 2018

## Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161; JRockit: R28.3.17. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

## 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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