HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-2975
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-2975

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u221, 11.0.4 and 13; 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 of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. 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 can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.8 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-2975 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
mcafee1 product(s)
epolicy orchestrator
netapp6 product(s)
e-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity unified managere-series santricity web services proxyoncommand workflow automationsnapmanager
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
Oracle2 product(s)
jdkjre
Red Hat6 product(s)
satelliteenterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 33 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (36)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-2975
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected7 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 16, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2019-2975 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.