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Vulnerability record · CVE-2019-4473 · published 5 August 2019

CVE-2019-4473: Ibm java uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

Ibm · Java

Multiple binaries in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform use insecure absolute RPATHs, which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 163984.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.45% · top 63.4% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 4.6
0.45%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Multiple binaries in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform use insecure absolute RPATHs, which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 163984.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960422 Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163984 VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960422 Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163984 VDB EntryVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2019-4473), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.