CVE-2018-12549

Name: CVE-2018-12549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-11T15:29:00.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0, the OpenJ9 JIT compiler may incorrectly omit a null check on the receiver object of an Unsafe call when accelerating it.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0, the OpenJ9 JIT compiler may incorrectly omit a null check on the receiver object of an Unsafe call when accelerating it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eclipse	Openj9	0.11.0
Redhat	Satellite	5.8
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0469Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0472Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0640Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1238
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=544019Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0469Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0472Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0640Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1238
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=544019Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12549?

In Eclipse OpenJ9 version 0.11.0, the OpenJ9 JIT compiler may incorrectly omit a null check on the receiver object of an Unsafe call when accelerating it.

How severe is CVE-2018-12549?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12549?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-12549?

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Source: NVD / NIST