CVE-2016-2141
Critical
Description
It was found that JGroups did not require necessary headers for encrypt and auth protocols from new nodes joining the cluster. An attacker could use this flaw to bypass security restrictions, and use this vulnerability to send and receive messages within the cluster, leading to information disclosure, message spoofing, or further possible attacks.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Redhat Jgroups
PublishedJun 30, 2016
First seenJun 30, 2016
How to fix
Update
- redhat jgroups4.0 or later
- org.jgroups:jgroups3.6.10.Final, 3.2.16.Final or later
Vendor advisories
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1347
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1389
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1345
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1376
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1330.html
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1331.html
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1434
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1328.html
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1433
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1374
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1432
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1346
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| redhat jgroups | v < 4.0 | 4.0 |
| redhat jboss_enterprise_application_platform | 5.2, 6.4, 7.0 | — |
| org.jgroups:jgroupsMaven | 3.3.0.Alpha1 ≤ v < 3.6.10.Final, v < 3.2.16.Final | 3.6.10.Final, 3.2.16.Final |
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