# CVE-2019-11287: rabbitmq-server: Pivotal RabbitMQ, versions 3.7.x prior to 3.7.21 and 3.8.x prior to 3.8.1, and RabbitMQ for Pivotal Platform, 1.16.x...

CVE-2019-11287 is fixed in rabbitmq-server on 1 platform by rabbitmq-server 3.6.10-1ubuntu0.5 (version 3.6.10-1ubuntu0.5), released June 8, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11287
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0440
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 22, 2019

## Description

Pivotal RabbitMQ, versions 3.7.x prior to 3.7.21 and 3.8.x prior to 3.8.1, and RabbitMQ for Pivotal Platform, 1.16.x versions prior to 1.16.7 and 1.17.x versions prior to 1.17.4, contain a web management plugin that is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. The "X-Reason" HTTP Header can be leveraged to insert a malicious Erlang format string that will expand and consume the heap, resulting in the server crashing.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rabbitmq-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.6.10-1ubuntu0.5 | [rabbitmq-server 3.6.10-1ubuntu0.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-rabbitmq-server-3.6.10-1ubuntu0.5.md) | Jun 8, 2021 |

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