Password Comparison Flaw in Icinga Product by Icinga
CVE-2018-6535

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Icinga

Status
Icinga
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2018

What is CVE-2018-6535?

Icinga 2.x versions up to 2.8.1 are susceptible to a vulnerability due to the absence of a constant-time password comparison function. This deficiency can allow malicious actors to exploit the vulnerability and potentially disclose user passwords, compromising the security of the application. This issue emphasizes the importance of implementing secure coding practices to mitigate risks associated with password handling.

References

https://github.com/Icinga/icinga2/pull/5715
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https://github.com/Icinga/icinga2/issues/4920
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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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