SB2019112162 - Improper input validation in openjdk8 (Alpine package)
Published: November 21, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019112162
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2973)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the JAXP component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.