SB2019090805 - Authentication bypass in Apache Traffic Control 



SB2019090805 - Authentication bypass in Apache Traffic Control

Published: September 8, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090805
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12405)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Traffic Ops API component when LDAP is enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker with knowledge of a valid username can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to network resources without knowledge of victim's password.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.