CVE-2016-3094

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: June 01, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3C5748641A.2050701%40gmail.com%3E
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137215/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Denial-Of-Service.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://qpid.apache.org/releases/qpid-java-6.0.3/release-notes.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Release Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538507/100/0/threaded
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035982
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7271
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1744403
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Release Notes
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3C5748641A.2050701%40gmail.com%3E
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137215/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Denial-Of-Service.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://qpid.apache.org/releases/qpid-java-6.0.3/release-notes.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538507/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035982
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7271
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1744403
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.0%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-287

Affected Vendors

apache

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