CVE-2019-14843 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-14843, a vulnerability in Wildfly Security Manager affecting Red Hat Jboss EAP 7 and Red Hat SSO 7. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Wildfly Security Manager Vulnerability in Red Hat Jboss EAP 7 and Red Hat SSO 7
Understanding CVE-2019-14843
A vulnerability in Wildfly Security Manager, present in Red Hat Jboss EAP 7 and Red Hat SSO 7, allows unauthorized access to information by any requester, potentially leading to data breaches and further attacks.
What is CVE-2019-14843?
The vulnerability in Wildfly Security Manager running on JDK 11 or 8 enables a malicious application on the server to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The Impact of CVE-2019-14843
The vulnerability poses a high risk with a CVSS base score of 7.5, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-14843
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability in Wildfly Security Manager
- Allows unauthorized access to information
- Exploitable by a malicious application on the server
Affected Systems and Versions
- Red Hat Jboss EAP 7
- Red Hat SSO 7
Exploitation Mechanism
- Malicious application deployed on the server
- Unauthorized access to sensitive data
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Red Hat
- Monitor for any unauthorized access
- Restrict access to sensitive information
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Keep systems and software up to date
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for security updates from Red Hat
- Apply patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability