CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40874

First published: Sun Jul 17 2022(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in LemonLDAP::NG (aka lemonldap-ng) 2.0.13. When using the RESTServer plug-in to operate a REST password validation service (for another LemonLDAP::NG instance, for example) and using the Kerberos authentication method combined with another method with the Combination authentication plug-in, any password will be recognized as valid for an existing user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LemonLDAP::NG=\-ng
Debian Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40874?

    CVE-2021-40874 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access when exploiting improper authentication methods.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40874?

    To fix CVE-2021-40874, you should upgrade to LemonLDAP::NG version 2.0.14 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40874?

    CVE-2021-40874 affects LemonLDAP::NG version 2.0.13 specifically, as well as Debian GNU/Linux 10.0 if using the vulnerable plugin.

  • What authentication methods are involved in CVE-2021-40874?

    CVE-2021-40874 involves the Kerberos authentication method in combination with other methods within the RESTServer plug-in.

  • Can CVE-2021-40874 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-40874 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass authentication under certain conditions.

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