SB2019100129 - Information disclosure in Apache MINA
Published: October 1, 2019 Updated: March 19, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100129
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0231)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of close_notify SSL/TLS messages that results in software not closing the connection and retaining the socket opened, which allows a client to receive clear text messages afterward. A remote attacker can intercept traffic between client and server application and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.