Vulnerability identifier: #VU45783

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5419

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RabbitMQ
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads dynamic libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a specially crafted library file on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RabbitMQ: 3.7.0 - 3.8.6

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External links
http://github.com/rabbitmq/rabbitmq-server/releases/tag/v3.8.7
http://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2020-5419

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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