CVE-2017-15701: High severity apache qpid broker-j vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2017
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Updated

In Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 (inclusive) the broker does not properly enforce a maximum frame size in AMQP 1.0 frames. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to cause the broker to exhaust all available memory and eventually terminate. Older AMQP protocols are not affected.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Qpid Broker-J>=6.1.0<=6.1.4
maven/org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker>=6.1.0<6.1.5
6.1.5

Event History

Dec 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Oct 19, 2018
Advisory Published
04:41 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15701?

CVE-2017-15701 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15701?

To fix CVE-2017-15701, upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to a version later than 6.1.4.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-15701?

CVE-2017-15701 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to exhaust the memory of the broker.

4

Which versions of Apache Qpid Broker-J are affected by CVE-2017-15701?

Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 are affected by CVE-2017-15701.

5

What happens if CVE-2017-15701 is exploited successfully?

If CVE-2017-15701 is successfully exploited, it may lead to the broker terminating due to memory exhaustion.

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