Arbitrary Command Execution in Red Hat JBoss A-MQ
Summary
CVE-2015-7501: Red Hat JBoss A-MQ 6.x; BPM Suite (BPMS) 6.x; BRMS 6.x and 5.x; Data Grid (JDG) 6.x; Data Virtualization (JDV) 6.x and 5.x; Enterprise Application Platform 6.x, 5.x, and 4.3.x; Fuse 6.x; Fuse Service Works (FSW) 6.x; Ope... Affects libcommons-collections3-java versions < 3.2.2-1. Fixed in 3.2.2-1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Red Hat JBoss A-MQ is a messaging platform that provides reliable, scalable, and secure messaging for distributed applications. It is widely used in enterprise environments to facilitate communication between different components of an application. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in JBoss A-MQ that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2015-7501, is caused by a flaw in the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) library used by JBoss A-MQ. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted serialized Java object to the affected system. When the object is deserialized, the malicious code within it is executed, leading to arbitrary command execution. This can result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even complete compromise of the affected system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.2.2-1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libcommons-collections3-javaTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If updating the package is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround can be implemented by disabling the deserialization of untrusted data in the affected system. This can be achieved by configuring the system to reject or ignore serialized Java objects from untrusted sources. However, this workaround may impact the functionality of certain applications that rely on legitimate serialized objects.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Red Hat JBoss A-MQ allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or compromise of the affected system. It is crucial to update the libcommons-collections3-java package to the latest version or apply the provided workaround to mitigate the risk. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Red Hat JBoss A-MQ is a messaging platform that provides reliable, scalable, and secure messaging for distributed applications. It is widely used in enterprise environments to facilitate communication between different components of an application.
Apache Commons Collections (ACC) is a Java library that provides additional collection classes, utilities, and enhancements to the standard Java collections framework. It is commonly used in Java applications to simplify and enhance collection manipulation.
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted serialized Java object to the affected system. When the object is deserialized, the malicious code within it is executed, leading to arbitrary command execution.
The potential consequences of this vulnerability include unauthorized access to sensitive information, data manipulation, and complete compromise of the affected system. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to further exploitation or control of the system.
The libcommons-collections3-java package can be updated using the package manager of the respective operating system. Alternatively, the updated package can be manually downloaded and installed from the official repository.
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