eDirectory up to 9.1 SP1 Authorization authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in eDirectory up to 9.1 SP1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Authorization. The manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17950. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in eDirectory up to 9.1 SP1 (Directory Service Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component Authorization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2

The bug was discovered 10/03/2018. The weakness was presented 12/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at netiq.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-17950 since 10/03/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 70 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying the patch 9.1 SP2 is able to eliminate this problem.

See VDB-127909 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: 9.1 SP2

Timelineinfo

10/03/2018 🔍
10/03/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/12/2018 +70 days 🔍
12/12/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/20/2020 +494 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: netiq.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17950 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17950
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127908
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2018 10:01
Updated: 04/20/2020 16:25
Changes: 12/13/2018 10:01 (59), 04/20/2020 16:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:B53:103

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