REDHAT-BUG-2232218: High severity Dogtag Certificate Authority vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2023
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Updated

The token authentication scheme in Dogtag CA can be bypassed with a Ldap injection. By passing the query string parameter sessionID=, an attacker can authenticate with the existing session saved in Ldap directory server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dogtag Certificate Authority

Event History

Aug 15, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2232218?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2232218 is categorized as a serious security vulnerability due to potential authentication bypass.

2

How can I mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2232218?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2232218, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Dogtag Certificate Authority that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the primary impact of REDHAT-BUG-2232218?

The primary impact of REDHAT-BUG-2232218 is the ability for an attacker to bypass the token authentication scheme, compromising user sessions.

4

Is REDHAT-BUG-2232218 relevant for all versions of Dogtag CA?

REDHAT-BUG-2232218 affects specific versions of Dogtag Certificate Authority that implement the token authentication scheme.

5

What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2232218 involve?

REDHAT-BUG-2232218 involves an LDAP injection attack that exploits the query string parameter to authenticate unauthorized sessions.

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