CVE-2020-14583: Buffer Overflow
An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the Libraries component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
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It was discovered that the boundary checks in the java.nio.Buffer class in the Libraries component of OpenJDK could have been bypassed when class instance was accessed concurrently. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u261, 8u251, 11.0.7 and 14.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u251. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14583?
CVE-2020-14583 has been classified with low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14583?
To fix CVE-2020-14583, update to the recommended versions of the affected Java packages provided by Red Hat and other vendors.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-14583?
CVE-2020-14583 affects various versions of Java SE, including multiple OpenJDK and IBM Java packages across different Red Hat and Debian distributions.
Can CVE-2020-14583 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2020-14583 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
What components of Java SE are implicated in CVE-2020-14583?
The vulnerability relates specifically to the Libraries component of Java SE, affecting boundary checks in the java.nio.Buffer class.