CVE-2018-2938 Affecting openjdk8 package, versions <8.181.13-r0

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openjdk8 package and not the openjdk8 package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-2938
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104774
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302