CVE-2014-8088: Medium severity vmware spring framework vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2014
·
Updated

Anonymous authentication in ldapbind() function of PHP, using null byte

Other sources

The (1) ZendLdap class in Zend before 1.12.9 and (2) Zend\Ldap component in Zend 2.x before 2.2.8 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password starting with a null byte, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
composer/zendframework/zendframework1>=1.12.0, <1.12.9
composer/zendframework/zendframework>=2.0.0, <2.0.99, >=2.1.0, <2.1.99, >=2.2.0, <2.2.8, >=2.3.0, <2.3.3
composer/zendframework/zend-ldap>=2.0.0, <2.0.99, >=2.1.0, <2.1.99, >=2.2.0, <2.2.8, >=2.3.0, <2.3.3
debian/zendframework
composer/zendframework/zendframework1>=1.12.0<1.12.9
1.12.9
composer/zendframework/zendframework>=2.3.0<2.3.3
2.3.3
composer/zendframework/zendframework>=2.2.0<2.2.8
2.2.8
composer/zendframework/zendframework>=2.1.0<2.1.99
2.1.99
composer/zendframework/zendframework>=2.0.0<2.0.99
2.0.99
VMware Spring Framework<=1.12.7
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.0
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.0-rc1
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.0-rc2
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.0-rc3
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.0-rc4
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.1
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.2
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.3
VMware Spring Framework=1.12.5
VMware Spring Framework=2.0.0
VMware Spring Framework=2.01
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.2
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.3
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.4
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.5
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.6
VMware Spring Framework=2.2.7
VMware Spring Framework=2.3.0
VMware Spring Framework=2.3.1
VMware Spring Framework=2.3.2

Event History

Sep 16, 2014
Advisory Published
10:00 PM
Oct 22, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8088?

CVE-2014-8088 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass authentication in certain versions of Zend Framework.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8088?

To fix CVE-2014-8088, upgrade to Zend Framework version 1.12.9 or 2.2.8 and above.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8088?

CVE-2014-8088 affects Zend Framework versions before 1.12.9 and 2.x versions before 2.2.8 or 2.3.3.

4

What attacks are possible due to CVE-2014-8088?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-8088 to bypass authentication using a password that starts with a null byte.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8088?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2014-8088; the recommended action is to update to the patched versions.

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