CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1778

First published: Tue Jun 27 2017(Updated: )

The custom authentication realm used by karaf-tomcat's "opendaylight" realm in Opendaylight before Helium SR3 will authenticate any username and password combination.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenDaylight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1778?

    CVE-2015-1778 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1778?

    To fix CVE-2015-1778, update to Opendaylight Helium SR3 or later, as these versions address the authentication issue.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1778?

    CVE-2015-1778 affects all versions of Opendaylight prior to Helium SR3.

  • What risks does CVE-2015-1778 pose?

    CVE-2015-1778 poses a significant risk as it allows attackers to authenticate with any username and password, compromising the entire system.

  • How can I determine if my installation is vulnerable to CVE-2015-1778?

    You can determine if your installation is vulnerable by checking the version of Opendaylight you are using and confirming if it is prior to Helium SR3.

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