CWE
521 284
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1000134

First published: Fri Mar 16 2018(Updated: )

UnboundID LDAP SDK version from commit 801111d8b5c732266a5dbd4b3bb0b6c7b94d7afb up to commit 8471904a02438c03965d21367890276bc25fa5a6, where the issue was reported and fixed contains an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in process function in SimpleBindRequest class doesn't check for empty password when running in synchronous mode. commit with applied fix https://github.com/pingidentity/ldapsdk/commit/8471904a02438c03965d21367890276bc25fa5a6#diff-f6cb23b459be1ec17df1da33760087fd that can result in Ability to impersonate any valid user. This attack appear to be exploitable via Providing valid username and empty password against servers that do not do additional validation as per https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4513#section-5.1.1. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 8471904a02438c03965d21367890276bc25fa5a6.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/unboundid-ldapsdk<4.0.5
4.0.5
redhat/unboundid-ldapsdk<0:4.0.5-1.el7e
0:4.0.5-1.el7e
Pingidentity Ldapsdk>=1.1.0<=4.0.5

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1000134?

    CVE-2018-1000134 is an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in the UnboundID LDAP SDK.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000134?

    CVE-2018-1000134 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000134?

    UnboundID LDAP SDK versions from commit 801111d8b5c732266a5dbd4b3bb0b6c7b94d7afb up to commit 8471904a02438c03965d21367890276bc25fa5a6 are affected.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1000134?

    To fix CVE-2018-1000134, update your UnboundID LDAP SDK to version 4.0.5 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1000134?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-1000134 at the following references: - [RFC 4513 Section 5.1.1](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4513#section-5.1.1) - [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/pingidentity/ldapsdk/commit/8471904a02438c03965d21367890276bc25fa5a6#diff-f6cb23b459be1ec17df1da33760087fd) - [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/pingidentity/ldapsdk/issues/40)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203