CVE-2016-6497
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
Apache could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a LDAP entry poisoning vulnerability in main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java. By leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: security-alert@hpe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM GDE | <=3.0.0.2 | |
| Apache Groovy Ldap |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/directory/sandbox/szoerner/groovyldap/src/main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java?r1=1765362&r2=1765361&pathrev=1765362&view=patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95929
- https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/directory-users/201610.mbox/%3Cb7d7e909-a8ed-1ab4-c853-4078c1e7624a%40stefan-seelmann.de%3E
- https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-16/materials/us-16-Munoz-A-Journey-From-JNDI-LDAP-Manipulation-To-RCE-wp.pdf
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125218
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320835 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6497?
CVE-2016-6497 is a LDAP entry poisoning vulnerability in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6497?
The severity of CVE-2016-6497 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-6497?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-6497 by leveraging the setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods in the LDAP.java file.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6497?
IBM GDE version 3.0.0.2 and Apache Groovy LDAP are affected by CVE-2016-6497.
How to fix CVE-2016-6497?
Update the Groovy LDAP API in Apache to the latest version and apply any patches provided by the vendor.
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