CVE-2013-1083 in Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the login functionality in the Reporting Module in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) Roles Based Provisioning Module 4.0.2 before Field Patch C has unknown impact and attack vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-1083 resides within the login functionality of Novell Identity Manager's Reporting Module, specifically within the Roles Based Provisioning Module version 4.0.2. This critical security flaw affects organizations utilizing Novell's identity management solutions and represents a significant concern due to the privileged nature of the reporting module functionality. The vulnerability exists prior to the Field Patch C release, indicating that organizations running the affected version remain exposed to potential exploitation. The unspecified nature of both the impact and attack vectors suggests that the flaw could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive identity management data through the reporting module's authentication mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability likely stems from inadequate input validation or authentication handling within the login process of the reporting module. Given that this affects a roles-based provisioning module, the flaw could potentially allow attackers to bypass authentication controls or escalate privileges within the identity management system. The vulnerability's presence in the login functionality suggests that attackers might exploit weak session management, improper credential validation, or insufficient access controls during the authentication process. This type of flaw typically falls under the category of authentication bypass vulnerabilities, which are categorized as CWE-287 in the Common Weakness Enumeration framework. The unspecified attack vectors indicate that multiple exploitation paths may exist, potentially including credential stuffing, session hijacking, or direct authentication bypass techniques.
Organizations operating Novell Identity Manager 4.0.2 prior to Field Patch C face substantial operational risks from this vulnerability. The reporting module typically contains sensitive information about user identities, access rights, and provisioning activities, making it a valuable target for attackers seeking to gain unauthorized access to identity management systems. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to view restricted reports, potentially exposing user credentials, access patterns, and provisioning workflows. The impact could extend to privilege escalation scenarios where attackers might gain administrative access to the identity management infrastructure, leading to widespread compromise of the organization's identity ecosystem. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for credential harvesting, as it could enable attackers to obtain legitimate access credentials through the reporting module's login functionality.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability primarily focus on applying the Field Patch C release provided by Novell to address the unspecified flaw in the reporting module's authentication mechanism. Organizations should immediately assess their deployment of Novell Identity Manager 4.0.2 and prioritize patching efforts to eliminate exposure to this vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit access to the reporting module to authorized personnel only, reducing the attack surface. Additionally, organizations should monitor for any suspicious authentication attempts or unauthorized access to the reporting module through logging and monitoring systems. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other components within the Novell Identity Manager ecosystem that might be similarly affected. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the patch in a non-production environment before deployment to ensure system stability and prevent service disruption. Organizations may also consider implementing additional authentication controls such as multi-factor authentication for access to the reporting module, as recommended in industry best practices for identity management systems.