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CVE-2020-14578

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u261 and 8u251; Java SE Embedded: 8u251. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14578 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityLow

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

mcafee1 product(s)

epolicy orchestrator

netapp13 product(s)

7-mode transition toolactive iq unified managercloud backupcloud secure agente-series performance analyzere-series santricity os controllere-series santricity web servicesoncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsantricity unified managersnapmanagersteelstore cloud integrated storage+1

openSUSE1 product(s)

leap

Oracle3 product(s)

openjdkjdkjre

Source: NVD CPE · 31 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.html

ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4734

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.html

ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332

ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.html

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/

ADVISORYhttps://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15

ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/

ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4734

All References (22)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/Third Party Advisory

→

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DFZ36XIW5ENQAW6BB7WHRFFTTJX7KGMR/Third Party Advisory

→

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-24Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-15Third Party Advisory

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200717-0005/Third Party Advisory

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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4453-1/Third Party Advisory

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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4734Third Party Advisory

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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00041.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

→

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10332Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00021.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6CFJPOYF3CWYEPCDOAOCNFJTQIKKWPHW/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14578

CVSS Score3.7 / 10

SeverityLOW

WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo

CISA KEVNo

Affected7 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 15, 2020

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2020-14578 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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