HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-12539
HIGH

CVE-2018-12539

CWE-419Published: August 14, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.8, users other than the process owner may be able to use Java Attach API to connect to an Eclipse OpenJ9 or IBM JVM on the same machine and use Attach API operations, which includes the ability to execute untrusted native code. Attach API is enabled by default on Windows, Linux and AIX JVMs and can be disabled using the command line option -Dcom.ibm.tools.attach.enable=no.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12539 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

eclipse1 product(s)
openj9
Oracle1 product(s)
enterprise manager base platform
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105126
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713
ADVISORYhttps://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=534589
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105126
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713
ADVISORYhttps://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=534589

All References (20)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105126Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=534589Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105126Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-12539
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-419
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-12539 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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