CVE-2019-18906: cryptctl: client side password hashing is equivalent to clear text password storage

Published Jun 30, 2021
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Updated

A Improper Authentication vulnerability in cryptctl of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5, SUSE Manager Server 4.0 allows attackers with access to the hashed password to use it without having to crack it. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4. SUSE Manager Server 4.0 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4.

Affected Software

3 affected components
openSUSE Cryptctl<2.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Sap=12-sp5
SUSE Manager Server=4.0

Event History

Jun 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-18906?

CVE-2019-18906 is an Improper Authentication vulnerability in cryptctl of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 and SUSE Manager Server 4.0.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18906?

CVE-2019-18906 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-18906?

CVE-2019-18906 affects cryptctl of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 (up to version 2.4) and SUSE Manager Server 4.0.

4

How does CVE-2019-18906 affect Opensuse Cryptctl?

CVE-2019-18906 affects Opensuse Cryptctl versions up to 2.4.

5

Is Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 vulnerable to CVE-2019-18906?

No, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-18906.

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