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CVE-2019-2977: Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot).

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 11.0.4 and 13. 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 unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE accessible data and 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 4.8 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).

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CVE-2019-2977 is a Java SE Hotspot issue affecting Java SE 11.0.4 and 13. It matters mainly where Java runs untrusted sandboxed code, such as Java Web Start or applet-style deployments. Successful exploitation could expose limited Java-accessible data and cause partial denial of service. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or applications using Java SE 11.0.4 or 13 to run untrusted sandboxed Java code. Typical servers that only load administrator-installed trusted code are not in scope per Oracle’s description. Treat this as a targeted legacy Java exposure, not a broad server emergency. Remediate affected Java runtimes through normal patch governance, with higher priority for desktops or applications that still execute untrusted sandboxed Java content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Oracle Java SE or OpenJDK packages using applicable vendor security updates.; Prioritize systems running Java SE 11.0.4 or 13 with sandboxed untrusted-code workflows.; Disable or remove unnecessary Java Web Start or applet-style execution paths..

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 11.0.4, 13Listed
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