Vulnerability Description
Apache ActiveMQ before 5.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and broker crash or hang) by sending many openwire failover:tcp:// connection requests.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Activemq | <= 5.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47112Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1209700
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1211844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50904
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-3294Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/25/6
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47112Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1209700
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1211844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50904
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-3294Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4905?
CVE-2011-4905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache ActiveMQ before 5.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor exhaustion and broker crash or hang) by sending many openwire failover:tcp:// connection requests.
How severe is CVE-2011-4905?
CVE-2011-4905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Activemq.