Improper input validation in Eclipse Openj9

CVE-2018-12549

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.

EPSS: 0.023 (81.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12549?
CVE-2018-12549 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Openj9, classified under CWE-111. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2019-02-11.
How severe is CVE-2018-12549?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.