CVE-2015-1169: High severity apereo cas vulnerability
Published Feb 10, 2015
·Updated
Apereo Central Authentication Service (CAS) Server before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to conduct LDAP injection attacks via a crafted username, as demonstrated by using a wildcard and a valid password to bypass LDAP authentication.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apereo Central Authentication Service<=3.5.2
Event History
Feb 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1169?
CVE-2015-1169 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote LDAP injection attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1169?
To fix CVE-2015-1169, upgrade to Apereo Central Authentication Service version 3.5.3 or later.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2015-1169 enable?
CVE-2015-1169 enables attackers to conduct LDAP injection attacks by exploiting username input.
4
Which versions of Apereo CAS are affected by CVE-2015-1169?
Apereo CAS versions prior to 3.5.3, specifically up to and including 3.5.2, are affected by CVE-2015-1169.
5
How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2015-1169?
You can identify vulnerability to CVE-2015-1169 by checking if your version of Apereo CAS is 3.5.2 or earlier.