Description
Apache Karaf prior to 4.0.8 used the LDAPLoginModule to authenticate users to a directory via LDAP. However, it did not encoding usernames properly and hence was vulnerable to LDAP injection attacks leading to a denial of service.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
apache
oss-project·USaka apache httpd, apache http server
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
Maven
package-ecosystem
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103098
securityfocus.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1322
access.redhat.com
https://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2016-8750.txt
karaf.apache.org
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