7.5
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9040

First published: Mon Jun 08 2020(Updated: )

Couchbase Server Java SDK before 2.7.1.1 allows a potential attacker to forge an SSL certificate and pose as the intended peer. An attacker can leverage this flaw by crafting a cryptographically valid certificate that will be accepted by Java SDK's Netty component due to missing hostname verification.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Couchbase Couchbase Server Java Sdk>=1.7.1<2.7.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9040?

    CVE-2020-9040 is a vulnerability in the Couchbase Server Java SDK that allows an attacker to forge an SSL certificate and pose as the intended peer.

  • How does CVE-2020-9040 work?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9040 by crafting a cryptographically valid certificate that will be accepted by Java SDK's Netty component due to missing hostname verification.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9040?

    CVE-2020-9040 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2020-9040?

    The affected software is Couchbase Server Java SDK versions between 1.7.1 and 2.7.1.1.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9040?

    To fix CVE-2020-9040, it is recommended to upgrade to Couchbase Server Java SDK version 2.7.1.1 or later.

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