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CVE-2019-2996: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Deployment). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u221; Java SE Embedded: 8u221. 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as 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 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 4.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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CVE-2019-2996 affects Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded 8u221 in the Deployment component. It matters mainly for client-side Java use, such as Java Web Start or applets running untrusted internet code. Exploitation is difficult and requires user interaction, but could expose or alter some Java-accessible data. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or embedded environments still running Java SE 8u221 or Java SE Embedded 8u221 and allowing sandboxed Web Start or applet execution of untrusted code. Server-side Java workloads running only trusted code are explicitly described as out of scope. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item for legacy Java client exposure, not an emergency internet-wide server issue. Prioritize business areas that still depend on Java Web Start, browser-era applets, or vendor appliances bundling affected Java versions. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE and Java SE Embedded 8u221 deployments.; Apply relevant Oracle, Red Hat, or vendor security updates for CVE-2019-2996.; Disable or remove Java Web Start and applet use where not required..

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 8u221, Java SE Embedded: 8u221Listed
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