CVE-2021-22116: Input Validation

Published Jun 8, 2021
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Updated

RabbitMQ all versions prior to 3.8.16 are prone to a denial of service vulnerability due to improper input validation in AMQP 1.0 client connection endpoint. A malicious user can exploit the vulnerability by sending malicious AMQP messages to the target RabbitMQ instance having the AMQP 1.0 plugin enabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware RabbitMQ<3.8.16
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22116?

CVE-2021-22116 is a denial of service vulnerability in RabbitMQ versions prior to 3.8.16 due to improper input validation in the AMQP 1.0 client connection endpoint.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-22116?

CVE-2021-22116 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22116?

RabbitMQ versions prior to 3.8.16 and Vmware Rabbitmq and Debian Debian Linux 9.0 are affected by CVE-2021-22116.

4

How can the denial of service vulnerability in RabbitMQ be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending malicious AMQP messages to a target RabbitMQ instance with the AMQP 1.0 plugin enabled.

5

Are there any references for more information about CVE-2021-22116?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-22116 at the following references: [1] [2].

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