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CVE-2015-6524

5.0 · MEDIUM

The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attac…

Published Aug 24, 2015fedoraprojectCWE-255EPSS 8.57%

Overview

CVE-2015-6524 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fedoraproject fedora. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. 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 wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a brute force attack. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2014-3612 per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fedoraproject. Update fedora 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.

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References

Refactivemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.htmlRefactivemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6524?

CVE-2015-6524 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting fedoraproject fedora. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-6524?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6524?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fedoraproject. Update fedora 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-2015-6524?

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