VDB-142801 · CVE-2019-0231 · GCVE-0-2019-0231

Apache MINA 2.0.20/2.1.0 TLS Message cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache MINA 2.0.20/2.1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component TLS Message Handler. This manipulation causes cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-0231. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache MINA 2.0.20/2.1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component TLS Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Handling of the close_notify SSL/TLS message does not lead to a connection closure, leading the server to retain the socket opened and to have the client potentially receive clear text messages afterward. Mitigation: 2.0.20 users should migrate to 2.0.21, 2.1.0 users should migrate to 2.1.1. This issue affects: Apache MINA.

The bug was discovered 04/14/2019. The weakness was released 10/01/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-0231 since 11/14/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1040 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 170 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.0.21 or 2.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

MINA

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: MINA 2.0.21/2.1.1

Timelineinfo

11/14/2018 🔍
04/14/2019 +151 days 🔍
10/01/2019 +170 days 🔍
10/02/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2023 +1549 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: mina.apache.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-0231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-0231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142801
OSVDB: - Apache MINA SSLFilter information disclosure

Entryinfo

Created: 10/02/2019 08:26
Updated: 12/29/2023 13:43
Changes: 10/02/2019 08:26 (40), 09/18/2020 11:23 (17), 12/29/2023 13:43 (4)
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