REDHAT-BUG-1525628: Medium severity red hat directory server vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2017
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Updated

A flaw was found in 389-ds-base that was introduced after CVE-2016-5405 fix. A lack of size check in slapictmemcmp() function may lead to authentication bypass through pre-hashed userPassword attributes under highly specific circumstances.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat 389-ds-base<1.3.0

Event History

Dec 13, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1525628?

REDHAT-BUG-1525628 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to the potential authentication bypass.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1525628?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1525628, upgrade to the latest version of Red Hat 389-ds-base that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1525628?

REDHAT-BUG-1525628 affects Red Hat 389-ds-base versions prior to 1.3.0.

4

Is an authentication bypass possible with REDHAT-BUG-1525628?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1525628 allows for possible authentication bypass through pre-hashed userPassword attributes under specific conditions.

5

What function is implicated in REDHAT-BUG-1525628?

The vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-1525628 is attributed to a flaw in the slapi_ct_memcmp() function.

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