SB2024110667 - IP-based authentication bypass in Apache ZooKeeper 



SB2024110667 - IP-based authentication bypass in Apache ZooKeeper

Published: November 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024110667
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51504)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass IP-based authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to IPAuthenticationProvider is using the X-Forwarded-For HTTP  header when authenticated users by IP address in the Admin Server. A remote attacker can pass a trusted IP addresses via the X-Forwarded-For HTTP  header and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.