SB2019051404 - OpenSUSE Linux update for freeradius-server



SB2019051404 - OpenSUSE Linux update for freeradius-server

Published: May 14, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019051404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11234)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error related to processing authentication tokens. A remote attacker can execute a reflection attack and bypass authentication process.

This vulnerability was dubbed "Dragonblood".


2) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11235)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to FreeRadius mishandles secure checks when preforming user authentication process. The related checks refer to mechanisms, which ensures that "each participant verifies that the received scalar is within a range, and that the received group element is a valid point on the curve being used". A remote attacker can bypass authentication process.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.