CVE-2022-34916: Flume jms source Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h9mh-mgpv-gqmv
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-20 CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34916 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Flume jms source libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in apache flume. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.1.

CVE-2022-34916 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34916
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h9mh-mgpv-gqmv
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Flume jms source
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-34916

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Flume jms source dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source fixed: 1.10.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources</groupId>
    <artifactId>flume-jms-source</artifactId>
    <version>1.10.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34916, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Flume jms source in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Flume jms source, 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

Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.0 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with a JNDI LDAP data source URI when an attacker has control of the target LDAP server. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.

CVE-2022-34916 Affected Flume jms source Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source
maven/org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources/flume-jms-source
Maven
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.10.1
1.10.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34916 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34916
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/flume/commit/7fe9af49c485756e1b618493a5bc00b70d7fbd2d
Flume jms source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/flume
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/flume-3... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3428
lists.apache.org/thread/qkmt4r2t9tbr... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qkmt4r2t9tbrxrdbjg1m2oczbvczd9zn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34916?
CVE-2022-34916 is a security vulnerability in Flume jms source involving Remote code execution in Apache Flume under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Flume jms source versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.1 across affected packages: org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34916?
Upgrading to 1.10.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is flume-jms-source affected?
Yes, org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources:flume-jms-source is affected in releases prior to 1.10.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34916?
CVE-2022-34916 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-34916?
CVE-2022-34916 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-34916?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.flume.flume-ng-sources'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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