Vulnerability Description
Eclipse Memory Analyzer version 1.9.1 and earlier is subject to a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when generating an HTML report from a malicious heap dump. The user must chose todownload, open the malicious heap dump and generate an HTML report for the problem to occur. The heap dump could be specially crafted, or could come from a crafted application or from an application processing malicious data. The vulnerability is present whena report is generated and opened from the Memory Analyzer graphical user interface, or when a report generated in batch mode is then opened in Memory Analyzer or by a web browser. The vulnerability could possibly allow code execution on the local system whenthe report is opened in Memory Analyzer.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Memory Analyzer | <= 1.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=552542ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=552542ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17634?
CVE-2019-17634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). Eclipse Memory Analyzer version 1.9.1 and earlier is subject to a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when generating an HTML report from a malicious heap dump. The user must chose todownload, op...
How severe is CVE-2019-17634?
CVE-2019-17634 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17634?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Memory Analyzer.