Improper input validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2019-2999
Published: June 5, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28689
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2999
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
Oracle Java SE
Oracle Java SE
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Javadoc component in Java SE. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2999
Install updates from vendor's website.