#VU23002 Information disclosure in 389-ds-base - CVE-2019-14824

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23002

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14824

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
389-ds-base
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: 389 Directory Server Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions in the 'deref' plugin in 389-ds-base when displaying attribute values during search. A remote user in local network can gain access to private attributes, such as password hashes.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

389-ds-base: 1.4.0.0 - 1.4.2.2

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External links
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3981
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14824

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.