#VU28687 Improper input validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2019-2977

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28687

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2977

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read memory contents or crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Hotspot component in Java SE. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory contents or crash the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 11.0.4, 13

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2019.html

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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.