Input validation error in openjdk8 (Alpine package)
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-2938 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
openjdk8 (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU33759
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2938
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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 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. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsopenjdk8 (Alpine package): 8.171.11-r0 - 8.171.11-r2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:openjdk8_alpine_package:8.171.11-r2:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:openjdk8_alpine_package:8.171.11-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ded1603ed10749cd90f410f5eba30e91d1c93c6e
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=a062ffc9e8b823fecbae65d23dae5f9c4b72b7f9
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=abd4eb399ba5d7a42b64764eded97622c6be29c2
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=b40f23f8d0765c072759e2a479ed8d550deab9aa
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0a5db24a9098c540a6a120e62a594f36b5218a26
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
