VDB-143671 · CVE-2019-2978 · GCVE-0-2019-2978

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Networking. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-2978. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u231/8u221/11.0.4/13 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Networking. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Networking). 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 released 10/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-2978. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Java SE

Version

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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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
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-2019-2978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143671
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2019 20:40
Updated: 01/15/2024 07:29
Changes: 10/16/2019 20:40 (54), 10/16/2019 21:38 (17), 01/15/2024 07:29 (4)
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