Vulnerability Description
The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a brute force attack. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2014-3612 per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Apache | Activemq | 5.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.tVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.htThird Party Advisory
- http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.tVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.htThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6524?
CVE-2015-6524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attacker...
How severe is CVE-2015-6524?
CVE-2015-6524 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-2015-6524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Apache Activemq.