CVE-2012-6551: Apache activemq Denial of Service Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2012-6551 is a MODERATE denial of service vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Apache activemq libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq default configuration subject to denial of service. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.8.0.
CVE-2012-6551 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2012-6551
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache activemq dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-activemq</artifactId>
<version>5.8.0</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
<artifactId>activemq-web-demo</artifactId>
<version>5.8.0</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemqHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-6551, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemqAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache activemq in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.8.0), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Apache activemq, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2012-6551 Affected Apache activemq Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.activemq:apache-activemq
|
Maven |
< 5.8.0
|
5.8.0
|
|
org.apache.activemq:activemq-web-demo
|
Maven |
< 5.8.0
|
5.8.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2024-03-14T22:49:46Z",
"published" : "2022-05-17T03:46:32Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2012-6551" ],
"summary" : "Apache ActiveMQ default configuration subject to denial of service",
"details" : "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.",
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"url" : "https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/22bc55b9487df98a3c3cb04f99f4618fcba364fe"
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"url" : "https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/437ea2f6e58d18837ae0e68dcd2fdadc1fff3723"
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"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4124"
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"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-5033"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210&version=12323282"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20130916074709/http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/DISCUSS-ActiveMQ-out-of-the-box-Should-not-include-the-demos-tc4658044.html"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20200228042520/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59401"
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"url" : "http://activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-release.html"
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"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-400" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
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"github_reviewed_at" : "2023-08-29T21:32:55Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2013-04-21T21:55:00Z"
}
}