HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-2627
HIGH

CVE-2018-2627

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Installer). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1. 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2627 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp17 product(s)
active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity management plug-inse-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web servicesoncommand insightoncommand shiftoncommand unified manageroncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackupsantricity cloud connector+5
Oracle2 product(s)
jdkjre
Red Hat1 product(s)
satellite
Source: NVD CPE · 24 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102584
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463
ADVISORYhttps://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102584
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463
ADVISORYhttps://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/

All References (14)

→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102584Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Third Party Advisory
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Third Party Advisory
→
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102584Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Third Party Advisory
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Third Party Advisory
→
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-2627
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 18, 2018

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

CVE-2014-7876
10.0
CVE-2014-7885
10.0
CVE-2015-0332
10.0
CVE-2015-2786
10.0
CVE-2015-2763
10.0
CVE-2015-0117
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-2627 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2018-2627·NVD