First published: Sun Jul 05 2009(Updated: )
The YaST2 LDAP module in yast2-ldap-server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (aka SLE11) does not enable the firewall in certain circumstances involving reboots during online updates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access network services.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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SUSE Linux | =11 | |
SUSE Linux | =11 |
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CVE-2009-1648 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote access.
Fix CVE-2009-1648 by ensuring that the firewall is properly configured and enabled after system reboots and during updates.
CVE-2009-1648 affects the YaST2 LDAP module in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.
Yes, CVE-2009-1648 can be exploited by remote attackers if the firewall is not enabled.
The implications of CVE-2009-1648 include increased risk of unauthorized access to network services on vulnerable systems.