CVE-2020-8840
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 26.59%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8840 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FasterXML jackson-databind 2.0.0 through 2.9.10.2 lacks certain xbean-reflect/JNDI blocking, as demonstrated by org.apache.xbean.propertyeditor.JndiConverter.. EPSS estimates a 26.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FasterXML jackson-databind 2.0.0 through 2.9.10.2 lacks certain xbean-reflect/JNDI blocking, as demonstrated by org.apache.xbean.propertyeditor.JndiConverter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fasterxml | Jackson-Databind | >= 2.0.0, < 2.7.9.7 |
| Fasterxml | Jackson-Databind | >= 2.8.0, < 2.8.11.5 |
| Fasterxml | Jackson-Databind | >= 2.9.0, < 2.9.10.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Api Services | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Workflow Automation | All versions |
| Netapp | Service Level Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | All versions |
| Huawei | Oceanstor 9000 Firmware | v300r006c20 |
| Huawei | Oceanstor 9000 Firmware | v300r006c20spc100 |
| Huawei | Oceanstor 9000 Firmware | v300r006c20spc200 |
| Huawei | Oceanstor 9000 Firmware | v300r006c20spc300 |
| Oracle | Global Lifecycle Management Opatch | < 11.2.0.3.23 |
| Oracle | Global Lifecycle Management Opatch | >= 12.2.0.1.0, < 12.2.0.1.19 |
| Oracle | Global Lifecycle Management Opatch | >= 13.9.4.0.0, < 13.9.4.2.1 |
References
- https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2620Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200327-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-databind/issues/2620Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200327-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8840?
FasterXML jackson-databind 2.0.0 through 2.9.10.2 lacks certain xbean-reflect/JNDI blocking, as demonstrated by org.apache.xbean.propertyeditor.JndiConverter.
How severe is CVE-2020-8840?
CVE-2020-8840 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8840?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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