HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-2654
LOW

CVE-2020-2654

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

3.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u241, 8u231, 11.0.5 and 13.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-2654 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
mcafee1 product(s)
epolicy orchestrator
netapp10 product(s)
active iq unified managere-series performance analyzere-series santricity management plug-inse-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web services proxyoncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsantricity unified managersteelstore cloud integrated storage
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
Oracle3 product(s)
jdkjreopenjdk
Red Hat6 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 49 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (42)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-2654
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
Affected7 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 15, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-2654 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.