VDB-148887 · CVE-2019-13118 · GCVE-0-2019-13118

Oracle Java SE 8u231 JavaFX type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle Java SE 8u231. This affects an unknown part of the component JavaFX. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-13118. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle Java SE 8u231 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown code of the component JavaFX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was disclosed 01/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-13118. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/29/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

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

The entries VDB-137113, VDB-138544, VDB-138575 and VDB-138632 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Java SE

Version

8u231

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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ADP CISA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: gitlab.gnome.org

Timelineinfo

06/30/2019 🔍
01/15/2020 +199 days 🔍
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01/16/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/29/2026 +2325 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2020
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-13118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-13118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-148887
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2020 08:10
Updated: 05/29/2026 06:53
Changes: 01/16/2020 08:10 (54), 01/16/2020 09:02 (16), 03/23/2024 08:43 (20), 05/29/2026 06:53 (16)
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