CVE-2020-11765: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rhrf-xrq9-3h4h
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-125 CWE-193
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-11765 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-11765 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-11765
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rhrf-xrq9-3h4h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-11765

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-11765, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in OpenEXR before 2.4.1. There is an off-by-one error in use of the ImfXdr.h read function by DwaCompressor::Classifier::Classifier, leading to an out-of-bounds read.

References

NVD — CVE-2020-11765 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11765
bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issu... WEB
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1987
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/blob/master/CHANGES.md#version-241-february-11-2020
Software Release RELEASE
https://github.com/AcademySoftwareFoundation/openexr/releases/tag/v2.4.1
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00056.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F4KFGDQG5PVYAU7TS5MZ7XCS6EMPVII3
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-27
support.apple.com/kb/ht211288 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288
support.apple.com/kb/ht211289 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289
support.apple.com/kb/ht211290 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290
support.apple.com/kb/ht211291 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291
support.apple.com/kb/ht211293 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211293
support.apple.com/kb/ht211294 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211294
support.apple.com/kb/ht211295 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211295
usn.ubuntu.com/4339-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4339-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4755
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00051.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11765?
CVE-2020-11765 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2020-11765?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11765?
CVE-2020-11765 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-11765?
CVE-2020-11765 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-11765?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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