#VU11987 Privilege escalation in Java VM - CVE-2018-2841

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11987

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2841

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Java VM
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Java VM: 11.2.0.4 - 18.1.0.0

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External links
https://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 authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.