| CVE ID | CVE-2019-2449 |
| CVSS SCORE | 5.9, AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Oracle |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Java |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on vulnerable installations of Oracle Java. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of URIs with the jnlp: protocol. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of the current user. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | rgod of 9sg Security Team - rgod@9sgsec.com |
