#VU77358 Improper access control in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2019-2697

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77358

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2697

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 7u211, 8u202

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3975-1/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1166
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1165
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1164
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1163
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1238
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1325
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-10
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03959en_us

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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.