Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2019-2766

3.1 · LOW

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking).

Published Jul 23, 2019EPSS 2.71%

Overview

CVE-2019-2766 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 23, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u221, 8u212, 11.0.3 and 12.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u211. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets (in Java SE 8), that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to t

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00038.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00044.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlRefkc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10300Refsupport.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03977en_usReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00038.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00044.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlRefkc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10300Refsupport.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03977en_us

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2766?

CVE-2019-2766 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 23, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2019-2766?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-2766?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-2766?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-2766 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related LOW CVEs from 2019

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999