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Improper Access Control Affecting openjdk-jre package, versions [1.8.0,1.8.0_161) [9.0.0,9.0.1]

0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity High
    User Interaction Required
    Scope Changed
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.05% (17th percentile)
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NVD
7.5 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-UPSTREAM-OPENJDKJRE-73448
  • published 31 Jan 2019
  • disclosed 18 Jan 2018
  • credit Unknown
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Introduced: 18 Jan 2018

CVE-2018-2627 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-284 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade openjdk-jre to version 8.0.161 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: Installer). Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged 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: This vulnerability applies to the Windows installer only.