Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-jms-client

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f38p-mq64-h784
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-4974 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Qpid jms client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache qpid amqp 0-x jms. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.0.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-jms-client

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-jms-client. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-f38p-mq64-h784 CVE-2016-4974 HIGH Improper Input Validation in Apache Qpid AMQP 0-x JMS

CVE-2016-4974 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-4974
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f38p-mq64-h784
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Qpid jms client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2016-4974

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Qpid jms 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.qpid:qpid-jms-client fixed: 0.10.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.qpid</groupId>
    <artifactId>qpid-jms-client</artifactId>
    <version>0.10.0</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.qpid

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-4974, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Qpid jms client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.qpid 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 Qpid jms 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

Apache Qpid AMQP 0-x JMS client before 6.0.4 and JMS (AMQP 1.0) before 0.10.0 does not restrict the use of classes available on the classpath, which might allow remote authenticated users with permission to send messages to deserialize arbitrary objects and execute arbitrary code by leveraging a crafted serialized object in a JMS ObjectMessage that is handled by the getObject function.

CVE-2016-4974 Affected Qpid jms client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.qpid:qpid-jms-client
maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-jms-client
Maven
< 0.10.0
0.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-4974 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4974
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/qpidjms... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPIDJMS-188
Qpid jms client Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137749/Apache-Qpid-Untrusted-Input-Deserialization.html
Qpid jms client Security Information SECURITY
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security-0-x.html
Qpid jms client Security Information SECURITY
http://qpid.apache.org/components/jms/security.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4974?
CVE-2016-4974 is a security vulnerability in Qpid jms client involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Qpid AMQP 0-x JMS under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Qpid jms client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.0 across affected packages: org.apache.qpid:qpid-jms-client.
What version fixes CVE-2016-4974?
Upgrading to 0.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is qpid-jms-client affected?
Yes, org.apache.qpid:qpid-jms-client is affected in releases prior to 0.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4974?
CVE-2016-4974 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-4974?
CVE-2016-4974 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-2016-4974?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.qpid'. 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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