Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-parent

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-phw8-fw9g-v3xc
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-3467 is a MODERATE authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Qpid parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache qpid allows remote authentication bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.17.

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pkg:maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-parent

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-phw8-fw9g-v3xc CVE-2012-3467 MODERATE Apache QPID Allows Remote Authentication Bypass

CVE-2012-3467 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-3467
GHSA Identifier GHSA-phw8-fw9g-v3xc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Qpid parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-3467

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Qpid parent 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-parent fixed: 0.17 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.qpid</groupId>
    <artifactId>qpid-parent</artifactId>
    <version>0.17</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-2012-3467, 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 parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.17), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Qpid parent, 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 0.14, 0.16, and earlier uses a NullAuthenticator mechanism to authenticate catch-up shadow connections to AMQP brokers, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

CVE-2012-3467 Affected Qpid parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.qpid:qpid-parent
maven/org.apache.qpid/qpid-parent
Maven
< 0.17
0.17

References

NVD — CVE-2012-3467 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3467
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=836276
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/775... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77568
Qpid parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/qpid
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/qpid-38... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-3849
Qpid parent Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229113556/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54954
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-12... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1277.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-12... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1279.html
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1352992
Qpid parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/09/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3467?
CVE-2012-3467 is a security vulnerability in Qpid parent involving Apache QPID Allows Remote Authentication Bypass under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Qpid parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.17 across affected packages: org.apache.qpid:qpid-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2012-3467?
Upgrading to 0.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is qpid-parent affected?
Yes, org.apache.qpid:qpid-parent is affected in releases prior to 0.17. Upgrade your dependency to 0.17 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-3467?
CVE-2012-3467 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-3467?
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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