Description
Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Installer). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE executes to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to the Windows installer only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 7 | java-1.8.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.8.0.161-1jpp.2.el7 | RHSA-2018:0099 |
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 6 | java-1.8.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.8.0.161-1jpp.1.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:0099 |
| Red Hat Network Satellite 5 | java-1.8.0-ibm +1 | 1:1.8.0.5.10-1jpp.1.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:1463 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2018:1463 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.8.0-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:0099 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.8.0-oracle security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
- RHSA-2018:0099 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:1463 vendor-advisory
- 102584 vdb-entry
- 1040203 vdb-entry