CVE-2018-2603 is a vulnerability in the Libraries subcomponent of Oracle Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit, affecting versions 6u171, 7u161, 8u152, 9.0.1, 8u151, and R28.3.16 respectively. This easily exploitable flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a partial denial of service (DoS) on affected Java installations, impacting both client and server deployments. The vulnerability can be triggered via sandboxed Java Web Start applications, applets, or by supplying data to specific APIs. Rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3 (Medium), the attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The primary impact is limited to availability, with no confidentiality or integrity impacts. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update161:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update152:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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