CVE-2019-0231

Apache MINA SSLFilter security Issue

Description

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache MINA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://mina.apache.org/mina-project/index.html#mina-211-mina-2021-released-posted-on-april-14-2019 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0231?
CVE-2019-0231 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0231?
To fix CVE-2019-0231, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-0231 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0231 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0231?
CVE-2019-0231 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache MINA.
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