Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for sssd
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-4254 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-90 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system sssd (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) LDAP injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU71473
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4254
CWE-ID:
CWE-90 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in libsss_certmap functionality when validating data used in DLAP queries. A remote non-authenticated attacker can use a specially crafted certificate to bypass authentication process and gain control of the admin account, leading to full domain takeover.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 7
sssd (Red Hat package): before 1.16.5-10.el7_9.15
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_big_endian:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computing:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_desktop:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_workstation:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server:7:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:sssd_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0403
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
