Vulnerability identifier: #VU80939

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41033

CWE-ID: CWE-300

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Equinox
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.

The vulnerability exists if using p2 repos that are HTTP; that can then be exploited to serve incorrect p2 metadata and entirely alter the local installation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can perform Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=575688

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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.