Check Point Advisories

Apache ActiveMQ Shutdown Command Denial of Service (CVE-2014-3576)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0210
Date Published:	16 Mar 2016
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Thursday 17 March, 2016
Source:	Apache Software Foundation
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-3576
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Apache Software Foundation ActiveMQ 5.0.0 - 5.10.1
Vulnerability Description	A denial of service vulnerability exists in Apache ActiveMQ. The vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the undocumented shutdown command. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packets to the server. Successful exploitation could lead to a denial of service condition.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache ActiveMQ Shutdown Command Denial of Service protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apache ActiveMQ Shutdown Command Denial of Service