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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
debian/openjdk-11
11.0.24+8-2~deb11u1
11.0.25~5ea-1
debian/openjdk-8
8u422-b05-1
IBM Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant<=All
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update231
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.8.0-update221
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=11.0.4
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=13.0.0
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update231
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update221
Oracle JRE=11.0.4
Oracle JRE=13.0.0
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=11.0.0<=11.50.2
NetApp SANtricity Storage Manager
NetApp SANtricity Unified Manager
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Web Services
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp SnapManager for Oracle
NetApp SnapManager for SAP
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Debian=10.0
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Ubuntu=19.04
Ubuntu=19.10
SUSE Linux=15.0
SUSE Linux=15.1
Red Hat Satellite=5.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=8.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

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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