CVE-2018-2569 Privilege escalation in Java ME - Specifications
An attacker with local access can exploit the Java ME SDK installer to take over the SDK, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-2569?
CVE-2018-2569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Java ME - Specifications, published on 18 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Vulnerability in the Java ME SDK component of Oracle Java Micro Edition (subcomponent: Installer). The supported version that is affected is 8.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java ME SDK executes to compromise Java ME SDK. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java ME SDK. Note: This applies to the Windows platform only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Java Me.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-2569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4jm-9762-wvc5.