CVE-2019-10245 Memory corruption in Eclipse OpenJ9
A flaw in the Eclipse OpenJ9 Java bytecode verifier allows methods to execute past the bytecode array end, causing crashes and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-10245?
CVE-2019-10245 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published on 19 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Eclipse OpenJ9 prior to the 0.14.0 release, the Java bytecode verifier incorrectly allows a method to execute past the end of bytecode array causing crashes. Eclipse OpenJ9 v0.14.0 correctly detects this case and rejects the attempted class load.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-10245?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Eclipse Openj9, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Redhat Satellite.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10245?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-10245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-10245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Enterprise Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jq73-mhwg-56vq.