CVE-2018-8764: CSRF

Published Mar 27, 2018
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Updated

Roland Gruber Softwareentwicklung LDAP Account Manager before 6.3 places a CSRF token in the sectoken parameter of a URI, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat a CSRF protection mechanism by leveraging logging.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ldap-account-manager
8.0.1-0+deb11u18.3-1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
ldap-account-manager LDAP Account Manager<6.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/ldap-account-manager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1-0+deb11u1Fixed in 8.3-1

Event History

Mar 27, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8764?

The severity of CVE-2018-8764 is considered moderate due to its potential impact on CSRF protection mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8764?

To fix CVE-2018-8764, upgrade to LDAP Account Manager version 6.3 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8764?

CVE-2018-8764 affects versions of LDAP Account Manager prior to 6.3 and specific Debian systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8764?

CVE-2018-8764 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-8764 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8764 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass CSRF protections.

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