CVE-2019-17634 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Eclipse Memory Analyzer version 1.9.1 and earlier is affected by a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized code execution on the local system.

Understanding CVE-2019-17634

A vulnerability related to cross-site scripting (XSS) exists in Eclipse Memory Analyzer versions 1.9.1 and earlier. This vulnerability arises when generating an HTML report using a malicious heap dump.

What is CVE-2019-17634?

The vulnerability allows unauthorized code execution on the local system when a report is opened in Memory Analyzer.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17634

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability may potentially permit unauthorized code execution on the local system when the report is opened in Memory Analyzer.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17634

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is triggered when a report is generated and subsequently opened from the Memory Analyzer graphical user interface or through a web browser.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Eclipse Memory Analyzer
Vendor: The Eclipse Foundation
Versions affected: All versions prior to version 1.9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The user must willingly download and open a malicious heap dump to generate the HTML report.
The heap dump can be carefully crafted or originate from a manipulated application or from an application processing malicious data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 1.9.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Avoid opening suspicious heap dumps or reports from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe handling of files and reports to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

The Eclipse Foundation has released version 1.9.2 to address this vulnerability.