CVE-2017-1000433: High severity pysaml2 vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2018
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Updated

pysaml2 version 4.4.0 and older accept any password when run with python optimizations enabled. This allows attackers to log in as any user without knowing their password.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pysaml2<4.5.0
4.5.0
Pysaml2 Project Pysaml2<=4.4.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jan 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Jul 13, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:01 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000433?

CVE-2017-1000433 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000433?

To fix CVE-2017-1000433, upgrade pysaml2 to version 4.5.0 or later.

3

Which versions of pysaml2 are affected by CVE-2017-1000433?

Versions of pysaml2 up to and including 4.4.0 are affected by CVE-2017-1000433.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2017-1000433?

CVE-2017-1000433 affects pysaml2 installations on Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.

5

Can CVE-2017-1000433 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-1000433 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to log in as any user without their password.

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