Authentication Bypass in Apache Geronimo 2.0

CVE-2007-4548

Summary

The login method in specific LoginModule implementations within Apache Geronimo 2.0 lacks proper handling of failed login attempts, which allows attackers to bypass authentication. By exploiting this vulnerability, a remote attacker can deploy arbitrary modules and potentially gain administrative access by providing blank credentials through the command-line deployer in the deployment module. This oversight poses significant security risks, as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of deployed applications.

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