VDB-147223 · CVE-2014-8650 · BID 70909

python-requests-Kerberos up to 0.5 Mutual Authentication improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in python-requests-Kerberos up to 0.5. Affected is an unknown function of the component Mutual Authentication Handler. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-8650. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in python-requests-Kerberos up to 0.5 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Mutual Authentication Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

python-requests-Kerberos through 0.5 does not handle mutual authentication

The weakness was presented 12/15/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-8650 since 11/06/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122973 (Fedora Security Update for python-requests-kerberos (FEDORA-2014-1449)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 70909†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 867259
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for python-requests-kerberos FEDORA-2014-14498
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/04/2014 🔍
11/06/2014 +2 days 🔍
12/15/2019 +1865 days 🔍
12/16/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/09/2024 +1820 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-8650 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8650
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147223
SecurityFocus: 70909 - requests-kerberos 'requests_kerberos/kerberos_.py' Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2019 07:47
Updated: 12/09/2024 02:00
Changes: 12/16/2019 07:47 (35), 12/16/2019 07:52 (26), 03/12/2024 09:50 (4), 12/09/2024 02:00 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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