CVE-2019-0222: Activemq client Activemq-client Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 is a security vulnerability in Activemq client involving activemq-client under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Q: Which Activemq client versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.15.9 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-client.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2019-0222?

Upgrading to 5.15.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is activemq-client affected?

Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-client is affected in releases prior to 5.15.9. Upgrade your dependency to 5.15.9 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-0222?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jpv3-g4cc-6vfx

CVSS 7.5

CWE-94

Published 2019-04-02

Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-0222 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) activemq-client vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Activemq client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves activemq-client. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.15.9.

CVE-2019-0222 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-0222

GHSA Identifier GHSA-jpv3-g4cc-6vfx

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5

CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Affected Product Activemq client

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2019-04-02

Last Updated 2024-03-14

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:N/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 None (C:N)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2019-0222

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Activemq client 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.activemq:activemq-client fixed: 5.15.9

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-client</artifactId>
    <version>5.15.9</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.activemq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-0222, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Activemq client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.15.9), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Activemq client, 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

In Apache ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.15.8, unmarshalling corrupt MQTT frame can lead to broker Out of Memory exception making it unresponsive.

CVE-2019-0222 Affected Activemq client Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

5.15.9

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:activemq-client maven/org.apache.activemq/activemq-client	Maven	≥ 5.0.0 < 5.15.9	5.15.9

References

NVD — CVE-2019-0222 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0222

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/98b9f2e

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/f78c0962ffb46fae3397eed6b7ec1e6e15045031

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20190404065432/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107622

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190502-0006

lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00005.html

lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00004.html

lists.apache.org/thread.html/re46728... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re4672802b0e5ed67c08c9e77057d52138e062f77cc09581b723cf95a@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb698ed... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb698ed085f79e56146ca24ab359c9ef95846618675ea1ef402e04a6d@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r946488... WEB

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lists.apache.org/thread.html/fcbe6ad... WEB

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lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/7da9636... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/7da9636557118178b1690ba0af49c8a7b7b97d925218b5774622f488@%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/7164032... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/71640324661c1b6d0b6708bd4fb20170e1b979370a4b8cddc4f8d485@%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c003... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c0039197a4949f29e1e2c9441ab38d242946b966f61c110808bcc@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1fb85686a848cee6b90112cf6059bd1b21b23bacaa11a962e1@%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E

Activemq client Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/activemq

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2019-0222-announcement.txt

Activemq client Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/27/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 is a security vulnerability in Activemq client involving activemq-client under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Which Activemq client versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.15.9 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-client.

What version fixes CVE-2019-0222?

Upgrading to 5.15.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is activemq-client affected?

Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-client is affected in releases prior to 5.15.9. Upgrade your dependency to 5.15.9 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-0222?

CVE-2019-0222 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-0222?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

7.5 HIGH

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 None (C:N)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability High (A:H)

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-jpv3-g4cc-6vfx
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2019-04-02 15:46
Last Modified: 2024-03-14 22:09
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2019/04/GHSA-jpv3-g4cc-6vfx/GHSA-jpv3-g4cc-6vfx.json