Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Openj9 | 0.11.0 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.8 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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 TrackingMitigationVendor 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 TrackingMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12549?
CVE-2018-12549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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?
CVE-2018-12549 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Openj9, Redhat Satellite, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.