CVE-2018-12549
UnknownEPSS 2.33%
Last modified
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
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://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://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=544019Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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