IBM AIX update for Java SDK



Published: 2021-03-16 | Updated: 2022-03-20
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 9
CVE-ID CVE-2020-14779
CVE-2020-14796
CVE-2020-14797
CVE-2020-14798
CVE-2020-14782
CVE-2020-2773
CVE-2020-14803
CVE-2020-27221
CVE-2020-14781
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-121
CWE-311
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		IBM VIOS
Server applications / Application servers

IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 9 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47780

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14779

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Serialization component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47781

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14796

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 Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

3) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47779

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-2020-14797

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 improper input validation within the Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

4) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47782

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14798

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 improper input validation within the Libraries component in Java SE Embedded. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

5) 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 updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

6) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU27229

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2773

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

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 perform service disruption.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

7) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47775

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14803

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 Libraries component in Java SE. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

8) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU49916

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27221

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the virtual machine or JNI natives are converting from UTF-8 characters to platform encoding. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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.

9) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU47777

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14781

CWE-ID: CWE-311 - Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

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 JNDI component in Java SE Embedded when processing encrypted LDAP requests. A remote non-authenticated attacker can downgrade the encrypted LDAP connection and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM VIOS: 3.1.0 - 3.1.2

IBM AIX: 7.1 - 7.2.5

External links

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_mar2021_advisory.asc


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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