CVE-2020-14297 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-14297, a flaw in Wildfly's EJB Client affecting Red Hat JBoss EAP 7, allowing denial of service attacks. Find mitigation strategies and preventive measures here.
A flaw in Wildfly's EJB Client as shipped with Red Hat JBoss EAP 7 can lead to denial of service attacks, causing services to slow down and become unavailable.
Understanding CVE-2020-14297
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Wildfly's EJB Client affecting Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.
What is CVE-2020-14297?
The flaw in Wildfly's EJB Client can result in the accumulation of specific EJB transaction objects over time, leading to service slowdowns and unavailability. Attackers can exploit this to launch denial of service attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14297
- CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Attack Complexity: Low
- This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can make services unavailable.
- CWE-400: Denial of Service vulnerability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14297
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows attackers to accumulate specific EJB transaction objects, leading to service slowdowns and unavailability.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Wildfly
- Vendor: Red Hat
- Affected Version: jboss-ejb-client as shipped with Red Hat JBoss EAP 7
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by causing the accumulation of EJB transaction objects, resulting in denial of service attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14297 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor system performance for any signs of service slowdowns.
- Implement network-level protections to mitigate denial of service attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Wildfly and Red Hat JBoss EAP to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
- Educate staff on best practices for preventing and responding to denial of service attacks.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Red Hat to address CVE-2020-14297.