CVE-2007-4364: High severity Fedoraproject Commons vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2007
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Updated

Fedora Commons before 2.2.1 does not properly handle certain authentication requests involving Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI), related to (1) a nonexistent account name in combination with an empty password, which allows remote attackers to trigger a certain "unexpected / strange response" from an LDAP server, and (2) a reauthentication attempt that throws an exception, which allows remote attackers to trigger use of a cached authentication decision. NOTE: authentication can be bypassed by using vector 1 followed by vector 2, and possibly can be bypassed by using a single vector.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fedoraproject Commons<=2.2

Event History

Aug 15, 2007
CVE Published
07:17 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4364?

CVE-2007-4364 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access through improper authentication handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4364?

To fix CVE-2007-4364, upgrade to Fedora Commons version 2.2.1 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4364?

CVE-2007-4364 allows remote attackers to exploit improperly handled authentication requests to gain unauthorized access.

4

Which versions of Fedora Commons are affected by CVE-2007-4364?

Fedora Commons versions prior to 2.2.1, specifically 2.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2007-4364.

5

What components of Fedora Commons are impacted by CVE-2007-4364?

CVE-2007-4364 affects the authentication components involving the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) within Fedora Commons.

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