CVE-2022-25167

Apache Flume vulnerable to a JNDI RCE in JMSSource

Description

Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.9.0 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with a JNDI LDAP data source URI when an attacker has control of the target LDAP server. This issue is fixed by limiting JNDI to allow only the use of the java protocol or no protocol.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.42% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Flume
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/16nf6b81zjpdc4y93ho99oxo83ddbsvg broken link
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3416 issue tracking patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/14/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25167?
CVE-2022-25167 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25167?
To fix CVE-2022-25167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-25167 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25167 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25167?
CVE-2022-25167 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Flume.
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