CVE-2020-14792: Integer Overflow
An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the Hotspot component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Other sources
It was discovered that the Hotspot component of OpenJDK did not properly check for integer overflows when when optimizing code, leading to out-of-bounds access. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u271, 8u261, 11.0.8 and 15; Java SE Embedded: 8u261. 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. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Java SE vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Java SE vulnerability is CVE-2020-14792.
Which versions of Java SE are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected versions of Java SE are 7u271, 8u261, 11.0.8, and 15.
Is the vulnerability difficult to exploit?
Yes, the vulnerability is difficult to exploit.
Can an attacker exploit this vulnerability without authentication?
Yes, an unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of this vulnerability is medium.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Oracle Security Alert](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html#AppendixJAVA) and [Red Hat Security Advisory 2020:4306](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4306).