Improper Access Control Affecting openjdk-jre package, versions [1.8.0,1.8.0_171)[10.0.0]


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.49% (40th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UPSTREAM-OPENJDKJRE-73469
  • published31 Jan 2019
  • disclosed19 Apr 2018
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 19 Apr 2018

CVE-2018-2811  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade openjdk-jre to version 8.0.171 or higher.

Overview

openjdk-jre is a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE).

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Access Control. Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Install). Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE executes to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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: Applies to installation process on client deployment of Java.

CVSS Base Scores

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