CVE-2019-19747: Critical severity neuvector vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2019
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Updated

NeuVector 3.1 when configured to allow authentication via Active Directory, does not enforce non-empty passwords which allows an attacker with access to the Neuvector portal to authenticate as any valid LDAP user by providing a valid username and an empty password (provided that the active directory server has not been configured to reject empty passwords).

Affected Software

1 affected component
NeuVector NeuVector<=3.1

Event History

Dec 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19747?

CVE-2019-19747 is considered to be of high severity due to the security implications of allowing authentication with empty passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19747?

To fix CVE-2019-19747, ensure that the configuration enforces non-empty passwords for LDAP users in NeuVector.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-19747?

CVE-2019-19747 affects NeuVector versions up to and including 3.1 when configured for Active Directory authentication.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19747 remotely?

Yes, an attacker with access to the NeuVector portal can exploit CVE-2019-19747 remotely by using a valid LDAP username and an empty password.

5

What kind of authentication issue does CVE-2019-19747 represent?

CVE-2019-19747 represents a critical authentication flaw due to the lack of enforcement for non-empty passwords within the system.

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