#VU17051 Information disclosure in Java SE Embedded and Oracle Java SE - CVE-2019-2422

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17051

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2422

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Java SE Embedded
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to unspecified flaw in Libraries component. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Java SE Embedded: 8u191

Oracle Java SE: 7u201, 8u192, 11.0.1

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html#AppendixEM

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.