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CVE-2014-3612

7.5 · HIGH

The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in wi…

Published Aug 24, 2015apacheCWE-287EPSS 7.18%

Overview

CVE-2014-3612 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache activemq. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with an empty password and valid username, which triggers an unauthenticated bind. NOTE: this identifier has been SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. See CVE-2015-6524 for the use of wildcard operators in usernames.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update activemq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refactivemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0137.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0138.htmlRefseclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/427Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72513Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3ERefactivemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0137.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0138.htmlRefseclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/427

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3612?

CVE-2014-3612 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache activemq. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3612?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3612?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update activemq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-3612?

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