CVE-2016-3094: apache qpid_broker-j Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.9v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2016-3094GHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm
Published 01-06-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-3094 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apache qpid_broker-j. EPSS estimates a 7.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
7.83%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-06-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 3 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.9Preferred score · OSV · Ubuntu (Ecosystem advisory) · calculated from vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated5.9MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
7.83%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 7.83% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score7.83%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe 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.
- CWE-287Improper AuthenticationWhen an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
Affected systems
Apache1 product
- qpid_broker-j≤ 6.0.2
Org.apache.qpid1 product
- qpid-broker< 6.0.3
Ubuntu1 product
- qpid-cppAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
11 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137215/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Denial-Of-Service.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538507/100/0/threadedMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3C5748641A.2050701%40gmail.com%3EMailing ListX Refsource MLISTVendor AdvisoryWEB
