#VU47777 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in Java SE Embedded - CVE-2020-14781
Published: October 21, 2020 / Updated: March 20, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47777
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14781
CWE-ID: CWE-311
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Java SE Embedded
Java SE Embedded
Software vendor:
Oracle
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.