#VU36230 Improper access control in Java Advanced Management Console - CVE-2019-2540

Vulnerability identifier: #VU36230

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2540

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Java Advanced Management Console
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Vulnerability in the Java Advanced Management Console component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Server). The supported version that is affected is Java Advanced Management Console: 2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java Advanced Management Console. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java Advanced Management Console, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java Advanced Management Console accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java Advanced Management Console accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Java Advanced Management Console: 2.12

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106578
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0001/

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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.