VDB-143669 · CVE-2019-2973 · GCVE-0-2019-2973

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13. This impacts an unknown function of the component JAXP. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-2973. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13 (Programming Language Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component JAXP. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: JAXP). 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 can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. 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 shared 10/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-2973. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

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

The entries VDB-143620, VDB-143661, VDB-143632 and VDB-143631 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

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Programming Language Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Java SE

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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10/16/2019 +306 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

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

CVE: CVE-2019-2973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143669
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2019 20:40
Updated: 01/15/2024 07:18
Changes: 10/16/2019 20:40 (54), 10/16/2019 21:38 (17), 01/15/2024 07:18 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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