HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-2952
LOW

CVE-2018-2952

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

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Concurrency). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181, 8u172 and 10.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u171; JRockit: R28.3.18. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2952 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
HP1 product(s)
xp7 command view
netapp13 product(s)
active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage manageroncommand insightoncommand unified manageroncommand workflow automationplug-in for symantec netbackupsnapmanagersteelstore cloud integrated storagestorage replication adapter for clustered data ontapvasa provider for clustered data ontap+1
Oracle3 product(s)
jdkjrejrockit
Red Hat7 product(s)
satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 44 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (54)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-2952
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 18, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-2952 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.