CVE-2016-9585: Medium severity jboss enterprise application platform vulnerability
If a user exposes Remote JMX on EAP 5, or SOA-P 5 they could be vulnerable to a Denial of Service Attack.
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Red Hat JBoss EAP version 5 is vulnerable to a deserialization of untrusted data in the JMX endpoint when deserializes the credentials passed to it. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability resulting in a denial of service attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9585?
CVE-2016-9585 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that could lead to Denial of Service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9585?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9585, ensure that Remote JMX is not exposed or consider upgrading to a patched version of JBoss EAP.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2016-9585?
CVE-2016-9585 affects Red Hat JBoss EAP version 5.0.0.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-9585?
CVE-2016-9585 can be exploited to perform Denial of Service attacks by sending crafted data to the JMX endpoint.
Can I safely expose Remote JMX on JBoss EAP 5?
Exposing Remote JMX on JBoss EAP 5 is unsafe due to CVE-2016-9585 and should be avoided unless proper security measures are in place.