SB2021102003 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the 389-ds:1.4 module 



SB2021102003 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the 389-ds:1.4 module

Published: October 20, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021102003
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3652)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the way the asterisk character is processed by the LDAP server when importing password hashes from /etc/shadow for disabled accounts. As a result of the flaw, if an LDAP admin imports such an account from a NIS or /etc/shadow database into Directory Server, any password will be valid for that account.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.