CVE-2020-16971: Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.azure:azure-core-amqp<1.6.0
1.6.0
maven/com.microsoft.azure:azure-eventhubs<3.2.1
3.2.1
Microsoft Azure SDK for Java
Microsoft Azure SDK for Java
Microsoft azure-eventhubs
Microsoft azure-core-amqp
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.0
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.1
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.2
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:35 PM
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·11:52 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16971?
CVE-2020-16971 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-16971?
To resolve CVE-2020-16971, update to the latest version of the Azure SDK for Java and the azure-core-amqp and azure-eventhubs packages.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2020-16971?
CVE-2020-16971 affects the Microsoft Azure SDK for Java, azure-core-amqp, and azure-eventhubs products.
4
What impact does CVE-2020-16971 have on applications?
CVE-2020-16971 allows attackers to bypass intended security features, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-16971?
Yes, patches for CVE-2020-16971 are available in the form of updated library versions for affected Azure SDK components.