SB2020121027 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in ceph (Alpine package) 



SB2020121027 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in ceph (Alpine package)

Published: December 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020121027
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25660)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists with in the implementation of the Cephx authentication protocol. A remote attacker with access to the Ceph cluster network can intercept authentication packets and perform  replay attacks in Nautilus.

The vulnerability affects msgr2 protocol only and is basically a reintroduction of previously patched vulnerability #VU14542.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.