CVE-2017-15702: Critical severity Apache Qpid Broker-J vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2017
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Updated

Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 0.18 through 0.32 are vulnerable to authentication port spoofing. When the broker is configured with different authentication providers on different ports, one of which is an HTTP port, then the broker can be tricked by a remote unauthenticated attacker connecting to the HTTP port into using an authentication provider that was configured on a different port. The attacker still needs valid credentials with the authentication provider on the spoofed port. This becomes an issue when the spoofed port has weaker authentication protection (e.g., anonymous access, default accounts) and is normally protected by firewall rules or similar which can be circumvented by this vulnerability. AMQP ports are not affected.

Other sources

In Apache Qpid Broker-J 0.18 through 0.32, if the broker is configured with different authentication providers on different ports one of which is an HTTP port, then the broker can be tricked by a remote unauthenticated attacker connecting to the HTTP port into using an authentication provider that was configured on a different port. The attacker still needs valid credentials with the authentication provider on the spoofed port. This becomes an issue when the spoofed port has weaker authentication protection (e.g., anonymous access, default accounts) and is normally protected by firewall rules or similar which can be circumvented by this vulnerability. AMQP ports are not affected. Versions 6.0.0 and newer are not affected.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Qpid Broker-J>=0.18<=0.32
maven/org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker>=0.18<=0.32
6.0.0

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-2017-15702?

CVE-2017-15702 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access via authentication spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15702?

To fix CVE-2017-15702, upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 0.33 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache Qpid Broker-J are affected by CVE-2017-15702?

Apache Qpid Broker-J versions 0.18 through 0.32 are affected by CVE-2017-15702.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-15702 enable?

CVE-2017-15702 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to perform authentication port spoofing.

5

What configurations are vulnerable in CVE-2017-15702?

CVE-2017-15702 is vulnerable when different authentication providers are configured on different ports, including HTTP ports.

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