CVE-2019-4473: Multiple binaries in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7, 7R, and 8 on the AIX platform use insecure absolute R

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-4473 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2019-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-05 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm java DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.0.0 · 7.1.4.50 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java || rpm -q java || java --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java sudo apt install java=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold java

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list java sudo dnf downgrade java-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add java

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-4473?

java: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-4473 being exploited?

CVE-2019-4473 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-4473 affect?

CVE-2019-4473 affects java. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2019-4473?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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