CVE-2024-52792: Arbitrary config values override in lam
LDAP Account Manager (LAM) is a php webfrontend for managing entries (e.g. users, groups, DHCP settings) stored in an LDAP directory. In affected versions LAM does not properly sanitize configuration values, that are set via mainmanage.php and confmain.php. This allows setting arbitrary config values and thus effectively bypassing mitigation of CVE-2024-23333/GHSA-fm9w-7m7v-wxqv. Configuration values for the main config or server profiles are set via mainmanage.php and confmain.php. The values are written to config.cfg or serverprofile.conf in the format of settingsName: settingsValue line-by-line. An attacker can smuggle arbitrary config values in a config file, by inserting a newline into certain config fields, followed by the value. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 9.0. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-52792?
CVE-2024-52792 has a severity rating that indicates a moderate to high risk due to improper sanitization of configuration values in the LDAP Account Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52792?
To fix CVE-2024-52792, update LDAP Account Manager to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of LDAP Account Manager are affected by CVE-2024-52792?
CVE-2024-52792 affects LDAP Account Manager versions prior to 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52792 classified as?
CVE-2024-52792 is classified as an input validation vulnerability due to improper sanitization of user input.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-52792?
Users and administrators of LDAP Account Manager versions less than 9.0 are impacted by CVE-2024-52792.