CVE-2017-9285: Login restrictions not applied when using ebaclient against NetIQ eDirectory EBA interface

Published Mar 2, 2018
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Updated

NetIQ eDirectory before 9.0 SP4 did not enforce login restrictions when "ebaclient" was used, allowing unpermitted access to eDirectory services.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microfocus Edirectory<=9.0
NetIQ eDirectory=9.0-sp1
NetIQ eDirectory=9.0-sp2
NetIQ eDirectory=9.0-sp3

Event History

Mar 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9285?

CVE-2017-9285 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to eDirectory services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9285?

To fix CVE-2017-9285, you should upgrade to NetIQ eDirectory version 9.0 SP4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2017-9285 affect?

CVE-2017-9285 affects NetIQ eDirectory versions prior to 9.0 SP4, including versions 9.0, 9.0 SP1, 9.0 SP2, and 9.0 SP3.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2017-9285?

The consequences of CVE-2017-9285 include unauthorized access to eDirectory services due to insufficient login restrictions.

5

Is CVE-2017-9285 being actively exploited?

As of the last reports, there is no indication that CVE-2017-9285 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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