CVE-2018-3211
Oracle Java Usage Tracker usagetracker.properties Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serviceability). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded executes to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets (in Java SE 8), that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g. code installed by an administrator). This vulnerability can only be exploited when Java Usage Tracker functionality is being used. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
Vulnerabilidad en los componentes Java SE y Java SE Embedded de Oracle Java SE (subcomponente: Serviceability). Las versiones compatibles que se han visto afectadas son JavaSE: 8u182 y 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181. Esta vulnerabilidad fácilmente explotable permite que un atacante con pocos privilegios y con inicio de sesión en la infraestructura en la que se ejecutan Java SE y Java SE Embedded comprometa la seguridad de Java SE y Java SE Embedded. Para que los ataques tengan éxito, se necesita la participación de otra persona diferente del atacante. Los ataques exitosos a esta vulnerabilidad pueden resultar en el acceso no autorizado a la actualización, inserción o supresión de datos confidenciales o de todos los datos accesibles de Java SE y Java SE Embedded, así como el acceso sin autorización a datos confidenciales o todos los datos accesibles de Java SE y Java SE Embedded. Nota: esta vulnerabilidad se aplica a implementaciones Java, normalmente en clientes que ejecutan aplicaciones Java Web Start en sandbox o applets Java en sandbox (en Java SE 8) que cargan y ejecutan código que no es de confianza (por ejemplo, código proveniente de internet) y que confían en el sandbox Java para protegerse. Esta vulnerabilidad no se aplica a implementaciones Java, normalmente en servidores, que solo cargan y ejecutan código de confianza (por ejemplo, código instalado por un administrador). Esta vulnerabilidad solo se puede explotar cuando se emplea la funcionalidad Java Usage Tracker. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.6 (impactos en la confidencialidad e integridad). Vector CVSS: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Oracle Java. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of a configuration file called usagetracker.properties. By modifying specific properties within this file, it is possible to create an arbitrary file with controlled data when the JVM is started. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability in certain situations to escalate privilege to the level of SYSTEM.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track*
Timeline
- 2017-12-15 CVE Reserved
- 2018-10-17 CVE Published
- 2023-10-10 EPSS Updated
- 2024-10-02 CVE Updated
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- ---------- First Exploit
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References (9)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105591 | Broken Link | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041889 | Broken Link | |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0001 | Third Party Advisory |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html | 2022-06-27 |
| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3002 | 2022-06-27 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3003 | 2022-06-27 | |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-10 | 2022-06-27 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-3211 | 2018-10-24 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1639906 | 2018-10-24 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Jdk Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" | 1.8.0 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" and version "1.8.0" | update181 |
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| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Jdk Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" | 11.0.0 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" and version "11.0.0" | - |
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| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Jre Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" | 1.8.0 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" and version "1.8.0" | update181 |
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| Oracle Search vendor "Oracle" | Jre Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" | 11.0.0 Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" and version "11.0.0" | - |
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