CVE-2024-9683: Quay: quay allows successful authentication with trucated version of the password

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in Quay version 3.8.14 allows successful authentication even when a truncated version of the password is provided. This flaw affects the authentication mechanism, reducing the overall security of password enforcement.

Other sources

A vulnerability was found in Quay, which allows successful authentication even when a truncated password version is provided. This flaw affects the authentication mechanism, reducing the overall security of password enforcement.  While the risk is relatively low due to the typical length of the passwords used (73 characters), this vulnerability can still be exploited to reduce the complexity of brute-force or password-guessing attacks. The truncation of passwords weakens the overall authentication process, thereby reducing the effectiveness of password policies and potentially increasing the risk of unauthorized access in the future.

NVD

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Quay=3.0.0

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9683?

CVE-2024-9683 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its impact on authentication processes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9683?

To fix CVE-2024-9683, upgrade Quay to a version higher than 3.8.14 that addresses this authentication flaw.

3

Which versions of Quay are affected by CVE-2024-9683?

CVE-2024-9683 affects Quay version 3.8.14 and earlier versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-9683 on security?

The impact of CVE-2024-9683 is a weakened authentication mechanism that allows attackers to bypass password enforcement.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9683?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2024-9683 is to update to a patched version, as no official workaround exists.

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