SB2016041213 - MitM attack in Apache Qpid Proton

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SB2016041213 - MitM attack in Apache Qpid Proton

Published: April 12, 2016 Updated: September 17, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2016041213
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2166)

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to proton.reactor.Connector, proton.reactor.Container, and  proton.utils.BlockingConnection classes in Apache Qpid Proton use insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information for an amqps URI scheme when SSL support is unavailable. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References