CVE-2009-5006: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Oct 12 2010(Updated: )
It was reported [1], [2] that Apache QPID would crash due to a NULL pointer dereference when a remote, authenticated user attempted to redeclare an existing exchange and add a new alternate exchange. This would result in a denial of service condition of the server. This was corrected upstream by r811188 [3]. [1] <a href="https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-2080">https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-2080</a> [2] <a class="bz_bug_link bz_secure " title="" href="show_bug.cgi?id=517751">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=517751</a> [3] <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?revision=811188&view=revision">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?revision=811188&view=revision</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Qpid | <=0.5 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | <=1.2.2 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.0 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.0.1 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.0.2 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.0.3 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.1.1 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.1.2 | |
| redhat enterprise MRG | =1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?revision=811188&view=revision
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41710
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41812
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0773.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0774.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642377
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-2080
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=517751
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5006?
CVE-2009-5006 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition in Apache Qpid.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5006?
To fix CVE-2009-5006, update your Apache Qpid installation to a version later than 0.5.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2009-5006?
CVE-2009-5006 affects Apache Qpid versions up to and including 0.5 and various versions of Red Hat Enterprise MRG.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-5006 facilitate?
CVE-2009-5006 can be exploited by authenticated remote users to crash the server, resulting in a denial of service.
Is CVE-2009-5006 exploitable without authentication?
No, CVE-2009-5006 requires authentication from the user to exploit the vulnerability.
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