CVE-2020-14348 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-14348 affecting AMQ Online before 1.5.2. Injection of invalid fields disrupts system operations, impacting provisioning and address creation. Find mitigation steps here.
AMQ Online before 1.5.2 allows injection of an invalid field into a user's AddressSpace configuration, leading to operational issues.
Understanding CVE-2020-14348
AMQ Online before 1.5.2 is susceptible to an injection vulnerability affecting the user namespace configuration.
What is CVE-2020-14348?
Injecting an invalid field into a user's AddressSpace configuration in the user namespace causes AMQ Online to malfunction, impacting provisioning and address creation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14348
The vulnerability results in AMQ Online components failing to operate correctly, affecting provisioning and address creation processes.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14348
AMQ Online before 1.5.2 is affected by an injection vulnerability that disrupts system functionality.
Vulnerability Description
- Injection of an invalid field into a user's AddressSpace configuration
- Leads to an inconsistent state in AMQ Online
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: AMQ
- Version: AMQ Online before 1.5.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Injection of unauthorized field into user's configuration
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action and long-term security measures are essential to address CVE-2020-14348.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the latest patches and updates from the vendor
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent injection attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits and code reviews
- Implement strict input validation mechanisms
- Educate users on secure configuration practices
Patching and Updates
- Update to AMQ Online version 1.5.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.