CVE-2014-3999: High severity Horde Horde Ldap Horde vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2014
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Updated

Matthew Daley reported an issue in Horde LDAP where, if a user knew the LDAP bind user's DN, they could login without supplying a password. This has been fixed in version 2.0.6:

https://github.com/horde/horde/commit/8f719b53b0ee2d4b8a40a770430683c98fb5f2fd https://github.com/horde/horde/commit/4c3e18f1724ab39bfef10c189a5b52036a744d55

It has been fixed in Fedora via bug 1104961, and EPEL 6 via bug 1104962.

Full details available in http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/504

Other sources

The HordeLdap library before 2.0.6 for Horde allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging knowledge of the LDAP bind user DN.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Horde Horde Ldap Horde<2.0.6

Event History

Jun 16, 2014
Data Sourced
02:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3999?

CVE-2014-3999 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3999?

To fix CVE-2014-3999, upgrade to Horde LDAP version 2.0.6 or later.

3

Who reported CVE-2014-3999?

CVE-2014-3999 was reported by Matthew Daley.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-3999 facilitate?

CVE-2014-3999 facilitates unauthorized access by enabling a user to log in without a password if they know the LDAP bind user's DN.

5

Which versions of Horde LDAP are affected by CVE-2014-3999?

Horde LDAP versions prior to 2.0.6 are affected by CVE-2014-3999.

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