CVE-2019-11771
CVE-2019-11771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Openj9 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Eclipse Openj9
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AIX builds of Eclipse OpenJ9 before 0.15.0 contain unused RPATHs which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-11771?
- AIX builds of Eclipse OpenJ9 before 0.15.0 contain unused RPATHs which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users.
- How severe is CVE-2019-11771?
- CVE-2019-11771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-11771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-11771?
- CVE-2019-11771 affects Eclipse Openj9. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-11771?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-11771 published?
- CVE-2019-11771 was published on 2019-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:openj9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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