CVE-2020-14642 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-14642 impacting Oracle Coherence versions 3.7.1.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
Oracle Coherence vulnerability impacting multiple versions.
Understanding CVE-2020-14642
What is CVE-2020-14642?
Vulnerability in Oracle Coherence allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to a denial of service (DOS) attack.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14642
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access, causing system crashes or hangs, affecting the availability of Oracle Coherence.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14642
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Oracle Coherence's CacheStore component allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Oracle Coherence versions 3.7.1.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Availability Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly
- Monitor security alerts and updates from Oracle
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement network security measures
- Regularly update and patch Oracle Coherence installations
- Conduct security assessments and audits
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address CVE-2020-14642.