CVE-2018-2811 Privilege escalation in Java

High 7.7 Published 19 Apr 2018 Updated 15 Oct 2026

An attacker with local access can exploit a Java SE installation flaw to take over the Java environment, 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: Available

What is CVE-2018-2811?

CVE-2018-2811 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 19 Apr 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 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).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2811?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2811?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2018-2811 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2811 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-688j-c22c-v56f, MINI-gqv3-g7pv-m6w5, MINI-jxrj-7v6c-w949, MINI-r824-4hph-r9m7.