#VU40924 Input validation error in RabbitMQ - CVE-2014-9650

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40924

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9650

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RabbitMQ
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

CRLF injection vulnerability in the management plugin in RabbitMQ 2.1.0 through 3.4.x before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via the download parameter to api/definitions. 

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RabbitMQ: 2.1.0 - 3.4.0

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External links
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0308.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/21/13
https://www.rabbitmq.com/release-notes/README-3.4.1.txt
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76091
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rabbitmq-users/-3Z2FyGtXhs

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.