CVE-2019-4473: Code Injection
First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(Updated: )
Multiple binaries in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform use insecure absolute RPATHs, which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 163984.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Java | =7.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Java | =7.1.4.50 | |
| IBM Java | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-4473.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4473?
The severity of CVE-2019-4473 is high (7.8).
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-4473?
The affected software of CVE-2019-4473 is IBM SDK Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by local users to facilitate code injection and privilege elevation.
How can I fix CVE-2019-4473?
To fix CVE-2019-4473, update to the latest version of IBM SDK Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, or 8 on the AIX platform.
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