CVE-2018-12549: Input Validation
First published: Mon Feb 11 2019(Updated: )
In Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0, the OpenJ9 JIT compiler may incorrectly omit a null check on the receiver object of an Unsafe call when accelerating it.
Credit: emo@eclipse.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Openj9 | =0.11.0 | |
| Redhat Satellite | =5.8 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0469
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0472
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0640
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1238
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=544019
- https://github.com/eclipse/openj9/commit/531d3f96fe9cdcf6baad9f6d6837be8fbc805d8d
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873332
- https://developer.ibm.com/javasdk/support/security-vulnerabilities/#IBM_Security_Update_March_2019
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1685717
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12549?
The severity of CVE-2018-12549 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2018-12549 impact Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0?
CVE-2018-12549 impacts Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0 by incorrectly omitting a null check on the receiver object of an Unsafe call when accelerating it.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12549?
CVE-2018-12549 affects Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0.
What is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID for this vulnerability?
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-12549.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0?
To fix the vulnerability in Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0, it is recommended to update to a version that is not affected by the issue.
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