Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 enables a sample web application, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker resource consumption) via HTTP 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 | <= 5.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/DISCUSS-ActiveMQ-out-of-the-box-Should-not
- http://activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-release.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59401
- https://fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq?cs=1404998
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4124
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210&versio
- http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/DISCUSS-ActiveMQ-out-of-the-box-Should-not
- http://activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-release.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59401
- https://fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq?cs=1404998
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4124
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210&versio
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6551?
CVE-2012-6551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 enables a sample web application, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker resource consumption) via HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2012-6551?
CVE-2012-6551 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-2012-6551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Activemq.