Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13 Apache Xerces denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Apache Xerces. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-2988. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Apache Xerces. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u231, 8u221, 11.0.4 and 13; Java SE Embedded: 8u221. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. 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. 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). 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).

The weakness was released 10/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-2988. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-143620, VDB-143661, VDB-143632 and VDB-143631. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-2988 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2988
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143666
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2019 20:40
Updated: 01/09/2024 20:40
Changes: 10/16/2019 20:40 (54), 10/16/2019 21:38 (17), 01/09/2024 20:40 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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