CVE-2019-0231: Apache MINA SSLFilter security Issue

Published Apr 15, 2019
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Updated

Handling of the closenotify SSL/TLS message does not lead to a connection closure, leading the server to retain the socket opened and to have the client potentially receive clear text messages afterward. Mitigation: 2.0.20 users should migrate to 2.0.21, 2.1.0 users should migrate to 2.1.1. This issue affects: Apache MINA.

Other sources

Handling of the closenotify SSL/TLS message does not lead to a connection closure, leading the server to retain the socket opened and to have the client potentially receive clear-text messages which were supposed to be encrypted.

Red Hat

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apache MINA=2.0.20
Apache MINA=2.1.1
redhat/apache-mina<2.0.21
2.0.21
redhat/apache-mina<2.1.1
2.1.1

Event History

Apr 15, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0231?

CVE-2019-0231 is a vulnerability in the handling of the close_notify SSL/TLS message that does not lead to a connection closure, potentially allowing the client to receive clear text messages afterward.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0231?

The severity of CVE-2019-0231 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2019-0231 affect Apache MINA?

CVE-2019-0231 affects Apache MINA versions 2.0.20 and 2.1.1, with users of these versions advised to migrate to 2.0.21 and 2.1.1 respectively.

4

What is the mitigation for CVE-2019-0231?

The mitigation for CVE-2019-0231 is for 2.0.20 users to migrate to 2.0.21, and for 2.1.0 users to migrate to 2.1.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-0231?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-0231 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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