Vulnerability identifier: #VU71713
Vulnerability risk: Medium
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-203
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Wildfly Elytron
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Red Hat Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an unsafe java.util.Arrays.equals method, vulnerable to timing attacks. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information or impersonate other application users.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Wildfly Elytron: 1.20.0 - 1.20.2, 1.15.0 - 1.15.14
External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2124682
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.