Improper input validation in openjdk8 (Alpine package)



Published: 2020-01-20
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-2601
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		openjdk8 (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU25088

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2601

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Security component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

openjdk8 (Alpine package): 8.232.09-r0

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=6ee081a8fbd4b61ef3c66e3dd8dccffe385aa2d2
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=71031669e09032cf396ac8474f1d6ac58e29b1b3
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=8aeb447cafd2a10cfd792d15582cbf4b963e22b6
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=faabae9a5577a0b49983ca6017f7f5ded1e17dd5
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=b7342d2b8824c97f1e386f8d0406d269c2cc0829


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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