CVE-2019-11187: Critical severity gosa vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2019
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Updated

Incorrect Access Control in the LDAP class of GONICUS GOsa through 2019-04-11 allows an attacker to log into any account with a username containing the case-insensitive substring "success" when an arbitrary password is provided.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GONICUS GOsa<=2019-04-11
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Aug 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:21 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11187?

CVE-2019-11187 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-11187?

To remediate CVE-2019-11187, upgrade GONICUS GOsa to a version released after April 11, 2019.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-11187?

CVE-2019-11187 affects GONICUS GOsa versions before 2019-04-11 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.

4

Can CVE-2019-11187 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-11187 can be exploited remotely as it allows access with arbitrary passwords for specific usernames.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-11187?

Exploiting CVE-2019-11187 can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, compromising sensitive information.

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