CVE-2017-17717: Critical severity Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2017
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Updated

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager<=2.14.5

Event History

Dec 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 refers to a vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through version 2.14.5, which has weak password encryption with a hardcoded value in the LDAP integration feature.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17717?

The severity of CVE-2017-17717 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-17717 affect Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager?

CVE-2017-17717 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through version 2.14.5 by exposing weak password encryption in the LDAP integration feature.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability identified by CVE-2017-17717?

To fix the vulnerability identified by CVE-2017-17717, you should update Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager to a version beyond 2.14.5 that addresses the weak password encryption issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17717?

More information about CVE-2017-17717 can be found at the following link: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3

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