#VU12354 Security restrictions bypass in IBM Java SDK - CVE-2018-1417

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12354

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1417

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

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

The weakness exists due to allowing untrusted code running under a security manager. A remote attacker can gain root privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Java SDK: 7.1 - 8.0

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138823

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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.