CVE-2015-6524

Name: CVE-2015-6524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-24T14:59:13.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a brute force attack. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2014-3612 per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types.. EPSS estimates a 8.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LDAPLoginModule implementation in the Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.10.1 allows wildcard operators in usernames, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials via a brute force attack. NOTE: this identifier was SPLIT from CVE-2014-3612 per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.47%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23
Apache	Activemq	5.0.0
Apache	Activemq	5.1.0
Apache	Activemq	5.2.0
Apache	Activemq	5.3.0
Apache	Activemq	5.3.1
Apache	Activemq	5.3.2
Apache	Activemq	5.4.0
Apache	Activemq	5.4.1
Apache	Activemq	5.4.2
Apache	Activemq	5.4.3
Apache	Activemq	5.5.0
Apache	Activemq	5.5.1
Apache	Activemq	5.6.0
Apache	Activemq	5.7.0
Apache	Activemq	5.8.0
Apache	Activemq	5.9.0
Apache	Activemq	5.9.1
Apache	Activemq	5.10.0

References

http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3612-announcement.txtVendor Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168094.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168651.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6524?

How severe is CVE-2015-6524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6524?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST