CVE-2020-16971 Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Attackers can bypass security features in the Azure SDK for Java, potentially compromising application security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-16971?
CVE-2020-16971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure SDK, published on 9 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Azure SDK for Java Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16971?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.microsoft.azure:azure-eventhubs and com.azure:azure-core-amqp. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.microsoft.azure:azure-eventhubs Maven | All versions | 3.2.1 |
com.microsoft.azure:azure-eventhubs Maven | All versions | 3.2.1 |
com.azure:azure-core-amqp Maven | All versions | 1.6.0 |
com.azure:azure-core-amqp Maven | All versions | 1.6.0 |
Products include Microsoft Azure Sdk for Java.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16971?
Upgrade com.microsoft.azure:azure-eventhubs to 3.2.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-16971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure SDK
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8q69-pw39-hpqh.