LDAP Entry Poisoning Vulnerability in Apache Groovy LDAP API
CVE-2016-6497

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Groovy Ldap
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-6497?

The Groovy LDAP API in Apache is susceptible to LDAP entry poisoning attacks due to a misconfiguration that enables the returnObjFlag setting for all search methods. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate LDAP entries, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or integrity issues. Security measures should be implemented to address this vulnerability and protect sensitive information from being compromised.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95929
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https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-16/materials/us-16-Munoz...
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https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/directory-users...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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