CVE-2015-1169: High severity apereo cas vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2015
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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
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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.

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