CVE-2019-0222: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2019
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Updated

Apache ActiveMQ is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper input validation. By sending a specially-crafted MQTT frame, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

Other sources

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8, unmarshalling corrupt MQTT frame can lead to broker Out of Memory exception making it unresponsive.

— Ubuntu

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/activemq<5.15.9
5.15.9
maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client>=5.0.0<5.15.9
5.15.9
debian/activemq
5.15.16-0+deb10u15.16.1-15.17.2+dfsg-25.17.6+dfsg-1
debian/mqtt-client
1.14-1+deb10u11.16-1
ubuntu/mqtt-client<1.14-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~
1.14-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~
ubuntu/mqtt-client<1.14-1+
1.14-1+
ubuntu/mqtt-client<1.10-1ubuntu0.1~
1.10-1ubuntu0.1~
IBM Security Directory Suite VA<=8.0.1-8.0.1.19
Apache ActiveMQ>=5.0.0<=5.15.8
NetApp E-series Santricity Web Services
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router=8.0.0
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router=8.1
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router=8.2
Oracle Communications Diameter Signaling Router=8.2.1
Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform=12.1.0.5.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform=13.2.0.0.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform=13.3.0.0.0
Oracle Enterprise Repository=12.1.3.0.0
Oracle GoldenGate Stream Analytics<19.1.0.0.1
Oracle Identity Manager Connector=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/activemq to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/activemq to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.16-0+deb10u1Fixed in 5.16.1-1Fixed in 5.17.2+dfsg-2Fixed in 5.17.6+dfsg-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mqtt-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14-1+deb10u1Fixed in 1.16-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mqtt-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mqtt-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14-1+
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/mqtt-client to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10-1ubuntu0.1~

Event History

Mar 27, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 2, 2019
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:46 PM
Mar 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:39 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 is a vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8 that can lead to a denial of service condition.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 affects Apache ActiveMQ versions 5.0.0 to 5.15.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-0222?

To fix CVE-2019-0222, upgrade to Apache ActiveMQ version 5.15.9.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-0222?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-0222 in the Apache ActiveMQ security advisories and the Red Hat Bugzilla report.

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