CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe RabbitMQ Java client library prior to version 5.36.0 is vulnerable to a flaw in the ValueReader.readShortstr method, which improperly decodes malformed UTF-8 bytes, potentially leading to unchecked exceptions in consumers and message requeuing. This can disrupt message processing and affect application stability, making it critical for organizations using Java and JVM-based applications that interact with RabbitMQ to prioritize this update. Users should upgrade to version 5.36.0 or later to mitigate this risk.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
Note: these links are listed for security research and verification purposes only.
Original NVD Description
The RabbitMQ Java client library allows Java and JVM-based applications to connect to and interact with RabbitMQ nodes. Prior to 5.36.0, ValueReader.readShortstr decodes malformed UTF-8 bytes into replacement characters that can re-encode beyond the AMQP shortstr limit enforced by ValueWriter.writeShortstr. An attacker who can submit an RPC message with a malformed echoed property can cause reply publication in RpcServer.mainloop() or tutorial-style consumers to throw an unchecked exception before acknowledgement. The broker requeues the message, allowing the same message to disable replacement consumers until the queue is purged. This issue is fixed in version 5.36.0.
Related CVEs
Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)