Security restrictions bypass in openjdk8 (Alpine package)



Published: 2019-01-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-3180
CWE-ID CWE-264
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU15957

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3180

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient privileges and access controls. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

openjdk8 (Alpine package): 8.181.13-r0

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0905d093856a9727b68783a3fe9cea30f5d86fcc
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=d7f33f856ada4bcdb7fc556e53404e7e5c97abe1
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=813a6e811df47ec9eb24129eee3d1ef560a53a84
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=95b6385e634240fec0b4445221f22915c7fdc384


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.



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