CVE-2026-68078
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Denial of Service in Apache Qpid Broker-J

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
It was not possible to govern the maximum number of transfer frames per incoming delivery, enabling an authenticated attacker to cause excessive resource usage and potential denial of service. This issue affects Apache Qpid Broker-J: through 10.0.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.1.0, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-68078
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53094

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache qpid_broker_j to 10.1.0 (exc)
apache qpid_broker_j to 10.0.1 (inc)

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CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Apache Qpid Broker-J allows an authenticated attacker to send excessive transfer frames, consuming too many system resources and potentially causing a denial of service.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the version of Apache Qpid Broker-J running on your system. If it is version 10.0.1 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'qpid-broker --version' or check package managers such as 'rpm -qa | grep qpid' or 'dpkg -l | grep qpid' to verify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to degrade or crash the Apache Qpid Broker-J service, leading to service unavailability or degraded performance for legitimate users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA by enabling denial of service attacks, potentially disrupting data processing or access to sensitive information. Excessive resource usage may also lead to system instability, affecting availability requirements in these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Qpid Broker-J to version 10.1.0 or later to address the excessive resource usage issue.

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