CVE-2020-14796: Low severity ibm cloud pak for automation vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the Libraries component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information resulting in a low confidentiality impact using unknown attack vectors.
Other sources
It was discovered that the Libraries component of OpenJDK failed to perform permission check when converting file system paths to URI in UnixUriUtils and WindowsUriSupport classes. 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: Libraries). 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 read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. 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 3.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/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-2020-14796.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14796?
The severity of CVE-2020-14796 is low with a CVSS score of 3.1.
Which versions of Java SE are affected by CVE-2020-14796?
The affected versions of Java SE are 7u271, 8u261, 11.0.8, and 15.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14796?
It is difficult to exploit CVE-2020-14796 as it requires an unauthenticated attacker with network access.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14796?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-14796 in the references provided: Oracle Security Advisory (link1) and Red Hat Security Advisory (link2 and link3).