CVE-2022-42468

Apache Flume prior to 1.11.0 has an Improper Input Validation (JNDI Injection) in JMSSource

Description

Apache Flume versions 1.4.0 through 1.10.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution (RCE) attack when a configuration uses a JMS Source with an unsafe providerURL. 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 •
EPSS 0.61%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Flume
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLUME-3437 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://lists.apache.org/thread/939wkx8o90bp6m2ht3t1sdyo1ncypl78 patch vendor advisory mailing list
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1ckhmp539zr2nd2rs45pocpywk2d9zvz vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42468?
CVE-2022-42468 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42468?
To fix CVE-2022-42468, 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-2022-42468 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42468 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-42468?
CVE-2022-42468 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Flume.
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