Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in 389 Directory Server by Red Hat
CVE-2017-15135

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
389-ds-base
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 January 2018

What is CVE-2017-15135?

The 389 Directory Server, specifically versions 1.3.6.1 through 1.4.0.3, contains a flaw in its handling of internal hash comparison during the authentication process. This vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to exploit specific and rare conditions to bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. Organizations utilizing affected versions should prioritize applying security patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

389-ds-base since 1.3.6.1 up to and including 1.4.0.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102811
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1525628
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0414
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-15135 : Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in 389 Directory Server by Red Hat