REDHAT-BUG-2461409: Input Validation
Improper Input Validation, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, Apache ActiveMQ All.
An authenticated attacker can use the admin web console page to construct a malicious broker name that bypasses name validation to include an xbean binding that can be later used by a VM transport to load a remote Spring XML application. The attacker can then use the DestinationView mbean to send a message to trigger a VM transport creation that will reference this malicious broker name which can lead to loading the malicious Spring XML context file.
Because Spring's ResourceXmlApplicationContext instantiates all singleton beans before the BrokerService validates the configuration, arbitrary code execution occurs on the broker's JVM through bean factory methods such as Runtime.exec().
This issue affects Apache ActiveMQ: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ Broker: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5; Apache ActiveMQ All: before 5.19.6, from 6.0.0 before 6.2.5.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.2.5 or 5.19.6, which fixes the issue.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache ActiveMQ (Apache ActiveMQ)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.2.5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache ActiveMQ (Apache ActiveMQ Broker)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.19.6 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache ActiveMQ (Apache ActiveMQ All)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.2.5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache ActiveMQ (Apache ActiveMQ All)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.19.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2461409?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2461409 is rated as high with a score of 7.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2461409?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2461409, ensure that your version of Apache ActiveMQ is updated to the latest patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible due to REDHAT-BUG-2461409?
An attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-2461409 to perform code injection attacks by bypassing name validation in the admin web console.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2461409?
REDHAT-BUG-2461409 affects Apache ActiveMQ, Apache ActiveMQ Broker, and Apache ActiveMQ All.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2461409?
REDHAT-BUG-2461409 involves improper input validation and control of code generation, leading to potential code injection.