CVE-2019-2449: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2019-2449: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u192. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE. 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 does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 2, 2024, 16:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-2449 is a low-severity Oracle Java SE client-side vulnerability. It can let an unauthenticated network attacker cause a partial denial of service, but only with user interaction and difficult exploitation conditions. The cited scope is Java SE 8u192 deployments running untrusted sandboxed Java Web Start applications or applets. Exposure is most likely on legacy Java 8 client systems that still run Java Web Start or sandboxed Java applets from untrusted sources. The source states it does not apply to typical server deployments that load only trusted administrator-installed code. Treat this as a legacy Java hygiene issue, not an emergency. Prioritize remediation where Java 8 clients still execute untrusted applets or Web Start applications. Server-only Java workloads running trusted code are not described as affected by the CVE source. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Oracle Java SE 8u192, especially desktop or client Java deployments.; Review Oracle January 2019 CPU guidance for applicable Java SE updates.; Apply relevant Red Hat or vendor package updates where Java is vendor-managed..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 04:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 16, 2019, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2019:0469CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:0472CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:0640CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1238CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 8u192Listed

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