#VU27956 Reliance on Reverse DNS Resolution for a Security-Critical Action in Apache Camel - CVE-2020-11971

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27956

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11971

CWE-ID: CWE-350

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Camel
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Camel JMX is vulnerable to DNS rebinding attack. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the application and perform spoofing attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Camel: 2.20.0 - 2.25.0

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/14/7
https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2020-11971.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.