Description
Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171 and 7u161; JRockit: R28.3.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, JRockit. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted 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
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Java | Java SE: 6u171, 7u161; JRockit: R28.3.16 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | java-1.7.1-ibm +5 | 1:1.7.1.4.20-1jpp.1.el7 | RHSA-2018:0458 |
| RHEL 6 | java-1.7.1-ibm +5 | 1:1.7.1.4.20-1jpp.3.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:0521 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 7 | java-1.6.0-sun +5 | 1:1.6.0.181-1jpp.2.el7 | RHSA-2018:0115 |
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 7 | java-1.7.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.171-1jpp.1.el7 | RHSA-2018:0100 |
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 6 | java-1.6.0-sun +5 | 1:1.6.0.181-1jpp.1.el6 | RHSA-2018:0115 |
| Red Hat Rhel Extras Oracle Java 6 | java-1.7.0-oracle +5 | 1:1.7.0.171-1jpp.1.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:0100 |
| Red Hat Network Satellite 5 | java-1.7.1-ibm +1 | 1:1.7.1.4.20-1jpp.3.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:1812 |
| Red Hat Network Satellite 5 | java-1.8.0-ibm +1 | 1:1.8.0.5.10-1jpp.1.el6_9 | RHSA-2018:1463 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.12.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1, SUSE-SU-2018:0694-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.12.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1, SUSE-SU-2018:0694-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1 |
| SLES 12 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-26.13.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0630-1 |
Show 7 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 11 SP3 | java-1_7_0-ibm | 1.7.0_sr10.20-65.13.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0645-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.12.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1, SUSE-SU-2018:0694-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.12.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1, SUSE-SU-2018:0694-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-26.13.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0630-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 6 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr4.20-38.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Point of Sale 11 SP3 | java-1_7_0-ibm | 1.7.0_sr10.20-65.13.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0645-1 |
Advisories 10
- RHSA-2018:1463 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.8.0-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:0521 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.1-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:0458 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.1-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jul 1, 2026
- RHSA-2018:1812 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.1-ibm security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 28, 2026
- RHSA-2018:0115 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.6.0-sun security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 28, 2026
- RHSA-2018:0100 Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.0-oracle security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 28, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0694-1 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0743-1 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0630-1 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0645-1 Security update for java-1_7_0-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/
- RHSA-2018:0521 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:0115 vendor-advisory
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
- RHSA-2018:1812 vendor-advisory
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03911en_us
- RHSA-2018:1463 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2018:0458 vendor-advisory
- 1040203 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2018:0100 vendor-advisory
- 102629 vdb-entry