CVE-2020-9057: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pwj3-5896-6xh2
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-9057 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-9057 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-9057
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pwj3-5896-6xh2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2020-9057

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-2020-9057, 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. 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

Z-Wave devices based on Silicon Labs 100, 200, and 300 series chipsets do not support encryption, allowing an attacker within radio range to take control of or cause a denial of service to a vulnerable device. An attacker can also capture and replay Z-Wave traffic. Firmware upgrades cannot directly address this vulnerability as it is an issue with the Z-Wave specification for these legacy chipsets. One way to protect against this vulnerability is to use 500 or 700 series chipsets that support Security 2 (S2) encryption. As examples, the Linear WADWAZ-1 version 3.43 and WAPIRZ-1 version 3.43 (with 300 series chipsets) are vulnerable.

References

NVD — CVE-2020-9057 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9057
doi.org/10.1109/access.2021... WEB
https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3138768
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/CNK2100/VFuzz-public
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9663293 WEB
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9663293
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/142629 WEB
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/142629
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/142629 WEB
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/142629

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9057?
CVE-2020-9057 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2020-9057?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-9057?
CVE-2020-9057 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-9057?
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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