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CVE-2019-2988: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 11 2019(Updated: )

An integer overflow flaw was found in the SunGraphics2D class in the 2D component in OpenJDK. The check of offset and length values passed to drawChars() and drawBytes() methods could be bypassed, leading to excessive memory allocation or attempt to access buffer out of bounds.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-1.el6_10
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-1.el6_10
redhat/java<1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.241-2.6.20.0.el6_10
1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.241-2.6.20.0.el6_10
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.4.55-1jpp.1.el6_10
1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.4.55-1jpp.1.el6_10
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-1jpp.1.el6_10
1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-1jpp.1.el6_10
redhat/java<11-openjdk-1:11.0.5.10-0.el7_7
11-openjdk-1:11.0.5.10-0.el7_7
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-0.el7_7
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-0.el7_7
redhat/java<1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.241-2.6.20.0.el7_7
1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.241-2.6.20.0.el7_7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.4.55-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-1:1.7.1.4.55-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-0.el8_0
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.232.b09-0.el8_0
redhat/java<11-openjdk-1:11.0.5.10-0.el8_0
11-openjdk-1:11.0.5.10-0.el8_0
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-3.el8_1
1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.6.0-3.el8_1
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises<=All
debian/openjdk-11
11.0.24+8-2~deb11u1
11.0.25~5ea-1
debian/openjdk-8
8u422-b05-1
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update231
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0-update221
Oracle JDK 6=11.0.4
Oracle JDK 6=13.0.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update231
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0-update221
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=11.0.4
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=13.0.0
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=11.0.0<=11.50.2
netapp e-series santricity storage manager
netapp e-series santricity unified manager
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Web Services Proxy
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
netapp snapmanager Oracle
netapp snapmanager sap
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
Debian GNU/Linux=9.0
Debian GNU/Linux=10.0
Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Ubuntu Linux=19.10
openSUSE=15.0
openSUSE=15.1
redhat satellite=5.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux eus=8.1
redhat enterprise Linux eus=8.6
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Debian=10.0
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Ubuntu=19.04
Ubuntu=19.10

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html

Remedy

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0006

Remedy

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0046

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-2988?

    CVE-2019-2988 is a vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D).

  • Which versions of Java SE and Java SE Embedded are affected by CVE-2019-2988?

    Java SE versions 7u231, 8u221, 11.0.4, and 13, as well as Java SE Embedded 8u221, are affected.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-2988?

    An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability via multiple protocols.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-2988?

    CVE-2019-2988 has a severity rating of 3.7 (low).

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-2988?

    To fix CVE-2019-2988, update your Java SE or Java SE Embedded to the recommended versions listed in the references.

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