What is CVE-2019-0231?

CVE-2019-0231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Mina, classified under Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-10-01.

How severe is CVE-2019-0231?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apache Mina

CVE-2019-0231

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 mi…

EPSS: 0.022 (80.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apache Mina — versions 2.0.20, 2.1.1
Apache Software Foundation Mina — versions Apache MINA 2.1 2.1.0, Apache MINA 2.0 2.0.21

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-319 — Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

References

security@apache.org (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0231?: CVE-2019-0231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Mina, classified under Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-10-01.
How severe is CVE-2019-0231?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.