SuSE Linux 11 Network Service config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in SuSE Linux 11. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Network Service. Performing a manipulation results in config. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-1648. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SuSE Linux 11 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Network Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-16. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The YaST2 LDAP module in yast2-ldap-server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (aka SLE11) does not enable the firewall in certain circumstances involving reboots during online updates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to access network services.

The weakness was published 07/05/2009 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-1648 since 05/15/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/24/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592.004 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 41464 (SuSE 11 Security Update : YaST2 LDAP module (SAT Patch Number 896)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165632 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update (SUSE-SR:2009:012)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51588), Tenable (41464), Secunia (SA35685†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22924†). Similar entries are available at VDB-48460, VDB-48432, VDB-47626 and VDB-47065. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Nessus ID: 41464
Nessus Name: SuSE 11 Security Update : YaST2 LDAP module (SAT Patch Number 896)
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OpenVAS ID: 65681
OpenVAS Name: SLES11: Security update for YaST2 LDAP module
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05/15/2009 🔍
07/03/2009 +49 days 🔍
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07/06/2009 +1 days 🔍
07/21/2009 +15 days 🔍
09/24/2009 +65 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2000 days 🔍
05/24/2025 +3721 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-1648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48855
X-Force: 51588
Secunia: 35685 - SUSE Update for Multiple Packages, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 22924 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 YaST2 LDAP Remote Unauthorized Access Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 05/24/2025 23:02
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (60), 06/06/2019 14:25 (9), 08/12/2021 08:46 (2), 05/24/2025 23:02 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:D8D:103

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