CVE-2018-2811

7.7 HIGH 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u162 and 10. 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 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-04-19 02:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-15 18:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.7 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-04-19 02:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-15 18:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Oracle Jdk 1.8.0
Oracle Jdk 10
Oracle Jre 1.8.0
Oracle Jre 10
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.7

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record