CVE-2019-4473

Name: CVE-2019-4473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-05T14:15:12.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Java	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Java	7.1.4.50
Ibm	Java	8.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960422Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163984VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960422Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163984VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4473?

How severe is CVE-2019-4473?

CVE-2019-4473 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4473?

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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Source: NVD / NIST