Vulnerability identifier: #VU47777
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-311
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Java SE Embedded
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Oracle
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 website.
Vulnerable software versions
Java SE Embedded: 8u261
External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
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.