cherokee up to 1.2.103 validator_ldap.c cherokee_validator_ldap_check improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in cherokee up to 1.2.103. This vulnerability affects the function cherokee_validator_ldap_check of the file validator_ldap.c. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-4668. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cherokee up to 1.2.103. Affected by this vulnerability is the function cherokee_validator_ldap_check of the file validator_ldap.c. 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:

The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

The weakness was presented 07/02/2014 by Matthew Daley (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4668 since 06/26/2014. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83017 (Fedora 22 : cherokee-1.2.103-6.fc22 (2015-6194)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

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 (94289), Tenable (83017), SecurityFocus (BID 68249†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49963†). 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

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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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Nessus ID: 83017
Nessus Name: Fedora 22 : cherokee-1.2.103-6.fc22 (2015-6194)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for cherokee FEDORA-2015-6392
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

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06/26/2014 +135 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: fbda667221c51f0aa476a02366e0cf66cb012f88
Researcher: Matthew Daley
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70183
X-Force: 94289
SecurityFocus: 68249 - Cherokee CVE-2014-4668 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49963 - Cherokee 1.2.103 and Earlier Remote Security Bypass via an Empty Password, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/24/2022 09:45
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (60), 06/28/2017 06:19 (9), 03/24/2022 09:45 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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