CVE-2019-4473: ibm java Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 8.4v3.0HighModified
Published 05-08-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-4473 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in ibm java. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 5 · Related 5Timeline
- 05-08-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Multiple binaries in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform use insecure absolute RPATHs, which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 163984.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/A:H/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/AV:L/S:U/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.4HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- java7 | 7R1 | 8 | 7.0.0.0 | 7.1.4.50 | 8.0
1 vendor · 1 product