Improper input validation in openjdk8 (Alpine package)



Published: 2020-10-28 | Updated: 2022-03-20
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-14782
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47778

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14782

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in CertPath implementation within the Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

openjdk8 (Alpine package): 8.252.09-r1

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=c4ee41d5047cded26ad472cb64f146f1e0e0c205


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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