CVE-2015-7559: Input Validation
First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(Updated: )
Apache ActiveMQ client is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a remote shutdown command in the ActiveMQConnection class. By sending a specific command, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to stop responding.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache ActiveMQ | <5.14.5 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.15.0<5.15.5 | |
| Redhat Jboss A-mq | =6.2.1 | |
| Redhat Jboss A-mq | =6.3 | |
| Redhat Jboss Fuse | =6.3 | |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | <5.14.5 | 5.14.5 |
| debian/activemq | 5.16.1-1 5.17.2+dfsg-2 5.17.6+dfsg-1 | |
| IBM Security Directory Suite VA | <=8.0.1-8.0.1.19 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2015-7559
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-6470
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7559
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/b8fc78ec6c367cbe2a40a674eaec64ac3d7d1ec
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jvpp-hxjj-5ccc (Advisory)
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-7559
- https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=activemq.git;h=b8fc78e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-7559
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/170664
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693 (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-7559
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-7559
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7559?
CVE-2015-7559 is a vulnerability in the Apache ActiveMQ client that can be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7559?
The severity of CVE-2015-7559 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2015-7559 affect Apache ActiveMQ?
CVE-2015-7559 affects Apache ActiveMQ versions up to and including 5.14.5, and versions between 5.15.0 and 5.15.5. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute a remote shutdown command, causing the application to stop responding.
Are Redhat Jboss A-mq and Redhat Jboss Fuse affected by CVE-2015-7559?
Yes, Redhat Jboss A-mq version 6.2.1 and Redhat Jboss Fuse version 6.3 are affected by CVE-2015-7559.
Is IBM Security Directory Suite VA affected by CVE-2015-7559?
IBM Security Directory Suite VA version up to and including 8.0.1.19 is affected by CVE-2015-7559.
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