CVE-2019-2697: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2019-2697: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: 2D).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u211 and 8u202. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover 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 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 2, 2024, 15:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-2697 is a high-impact Oracle Java SE 2D vulnerability affecting Java SE 7u211 and 8u202. It matters mainly where client systems run untrusted sandboxed Java Web Start applications or Java applets. Successful compromise could take over Java, but Oracle describes exploitation as difficult. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, kiosks, or managed environments still using Java SE 7u211 or 8u202 with Java Web Start or Java applets processing untrusted internet-sourced code. Typical server deployments running only trusted administrator-installed Java code are explicitly excluded by Oracle’s note. Treat as high priority for legacy client Java environments, especially internet-facing workflows or third-party Java content. If the organization has no Java Web Start, applet, or untrusted client Java use, urgency is lower but inventory confirmation is still needed. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle April 2019 CPU guidance or relevant OS vendor Java updates.; Prioritize removing Java SE 7u211 and 8u202 from client systems.; Disable Java Web Start or applet use where business workflows allow..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 21:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 23, 2019, 18:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
USN-3975-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
RHSA-2019:1164CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1163CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1165CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1166CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1238CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2019:1325CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201908-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03959en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 7u211, 8u202Listed

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