CVE-2014-8764
First published: Wed Oct 22 2014(Updated: )
DokuWiki 2014-05-05a and earlier, when using Active Directory for LDAP authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a user name and password starting with a null (\0) character, which triggers an anonymous bind.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mageia | =3.0 | |
| Mageia | =4.0 | |
| DokuWiki | <=2013-12-08 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0438.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61983
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3059
- http://www.freelists.org/post/dokuwiki/Fwd-Dokuwiki-maybe-security-issue-Null-byte-poisoning-in-LDAP-authentication
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/16/9
- https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/pull/868
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8764?
CVE-2014-8764 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How does CVE-2014-8764 allow attackers to bypass authentication?
CVE-2014-8764 allows attackers to bypass authentication by using a user name and password that starts with a null character.
Which versions of DokuWiki are affected by CVE-2014-8764?
CVE-2014-8764 affects all versions of DokuWiki up to and including 2013-12-08.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2014-8764?
To mitigate the risks of CVE-2014-8764, upgrade to a version of DokuWiki released after 2013-12-08 that addresses this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2014-8764 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2014-8764 specifically affects Mageia versions 3.0 and 4.0, along with DokuWiki.
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