CVE-2012-4450: Medium severity Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2012
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Updated

389 Directory Server 1.2.10 does not properly update the ACL when a DN entry is moved by a modrdn operation, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass ACL restrictions and access the DN entry.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server=1.2.10

Event History

Oct 1, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4450?

CVE-2012-4450 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4450?

To remediate CVE-2012-4450, upgrade to a version of 389 Directory Server that has addressed this issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4450?

Remote authenticated users with certain permissions on systems running 389 Directory Server 1.2.10 are affected by CVE-2012-4450.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2012-4450?

CVE-2012-4450 allows unauthorized access to DN entries by bypassing Access Control Lists.

5

What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4450?

The specific vulnerable version is 389 Directory Server 1.2.10.

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