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Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 7.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). 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). Affected products include: Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Oracle Jrockit, Redhat Satellite, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

DescriptionNVD

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). 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).

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
7.8%
Top 6% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 7.8%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +8
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update181:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update162:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update181:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update162:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r28.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103841 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1188 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1191 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1201 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1203 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1205 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1206 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1270 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1278 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1721 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1722 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1723 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1724 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1974 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1975 REF https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0 REF https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-14 REF https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/ REF https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03857en_us REF https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03915en_us REF https://usn.ubuntu.com/3644-1/ REF https://usn.ubuntu.com/3691-1/ REF https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4185 REF https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4225

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