SB2016052401 - Remote code execution in Apache Qpid
Published: May 24, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016052401
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4974)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to access control error in Apache Qpid. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by a deserialization flaw in applications that call the getObject() function on a JMS ObjectMessage and invoke restricted classes on the application classpath.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.