CVE-2022-26562: Critical severity kopano groupware core vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

An issue in provider/libserver/ECKrbAuth.cpp of Kopano Core <= v11.0.2.51 contains an issue which allows attackers to authenticate even if the user account or password is expired. It also exists in the predecessor Zarafa Collaboration Platform (ZCP) in provider/libserver/ECPamAuth.cpp of Zarafa = 6.30 (introduced between 6.30.0 RC1e and 6.30.8 final).

Other sources

An issue in provider/libserver/ECKrbAuth.cpp of Kopano-Core v11.0.2.51 contains an issue which allows attackers to authenticate even if the user account or password is expired.

References: - https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-26562 - https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1016973 - https://jira.kopano.io/browse/KC-2021 - https://github.com/Kopano-dev/kopano-core/blob/master/provider/libserver/ECKrbAuth.cpp#L137

Red Hat

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Kopano Groupware Core=11.0.2.51
debian/kopanocore
redhat/zarafa<7.1.14-6.el7
7.1.14-6.el7
ubuntu/kopanocore<8.5.5-0ubuntu1+
8.5.5-0ubuntu1+
ubuntu/kopanocore<8.7.0-7ubuntu1.1
8.7.0-7ubuntu1.1
ubuntu/kopanocore<8.7.0-7.1ubuntu10.1
8.7.0-7.1ubuntu10.1

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Aug 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:09 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Jul 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:18 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26562?

CVE-2022-26562 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-26562?

To mitigate CVE-2022-26562, update Kopano Core to version 11.0.2.52 or higher, or update Zarafa to the recommended secure versions.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-26562?

CVE-2022-26562 affects Kopano Core versions up to 11.0.2.51 and Zarafa versions 7.x.

4

What does CVE-2022-26562 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2022-26562 allows attackers to authenticate users even if their account or password has expired.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-26562?

Yes, patches are available in the latest versions of Kopano Core and Zarafa.

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