Vulnerability identifier: #VU11947

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2790

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Java SE Embedded
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and update, insert or delete some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10

Java SE Embedded: 8u161

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

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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.