CVE-2023-28503: Authentication bypass in UniRPC's udadmin service
First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )
Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 suffer from an authentication bypass vulnerability, where a special username with a deterministic password can be leveraged to bypass authentication checks and execute OS commands as the root user.
Credit: cve@rapid7.con cve@rapid7.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Rocket Software UniData | <=8.2.4 | |
| UniVerse | <=11.3.5 | |
| UniVerse | >=12.0.0<=12.2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Rocket Software UniData | <=8.2.4 | |
| UniVerse | <=11.3.5 | |
| UniVerse | >=12.0.0<=12.2.1 | |
| Linux Kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28503?
CVE-2023-28503 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Rocket Software UniData and UniVerse.
How severe is CVE-2023-28503?
CVE-2023-28503 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-28503?
Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 are affected by CVE-2023-28503.
How can the authentication bypass in CVE-2023-28503 be exploited?
An attacker can leverage a special username with a deterministic password to bypass authentication checks and execute operating system commands.
Are Linux systems affected by CVE-2023-28503?
No, Linux systems are not vulnerable to CVE-2023-28503.
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