CVE-2019-4732
What it is
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.10.55, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.4.55, and 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.6.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially-crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172618.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-426
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- IBM Sdk ≤ 7.0.10.55
- IBM Sdk ≤ 7.1.4.55
- IBM Sdk ≤ 8.0.6.0
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0
- IBM Websphere Application Server 8.0
- IBM Websphere Application Server 8.5
- IBM Websphere Application Server 9.0
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- High
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
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Fix and advisories
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172618
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288060
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172618
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288060