How severe is CVE-2019-0729?

CVE-2019-0729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0729?

CVE-2019-0729 affects Microsoft Java Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0729 published?

CVE-2019-0729 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0729

CVE-2019-0729 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Java Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-330.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Microsoft Java Software Development Kit
Published: 2019-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists in the way Azure IoT Java SDK generates symmetric keys for encryption, allowing an attacker to predict the randomness of the key, aka 'Azure IoT Java SDK Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0729?: An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists in the way Azure IoT Java SDK generates symmetric keys for encryption, allowing an attacker to predict the randomness of the key, aka 'Azure IoT Java SDK Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0729?: CVE-2019-0729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0729?: CVE-2019-0729 affects Microsoft Java Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0729 published?: CVE-2019-0729 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:java_software_development_kit:-:*:*:*:*:azure_internet_of_things:*:*

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