Red Hat FreeIPA up to 3.1.5 ipapwd_chpwop input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Red Hat FreeIPA up to 3.1.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ipapwd_chpwop. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-0336. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Red Hat FreeIPA up to 3.1.5 (Directory Service Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ipapwd_chpwop. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ipapwd_chpwop function in daemons/ipa-slapi-plugins/ipa-pwd-extop/ipa_pwd_extop.c in the directory server (dirsrv) in FreeIPA before 3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a connection request without a username/dn, related to the 389 directory server.

The weakness was disclosed 11/03/2014 with Red Hat as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.fedorahosted.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0336 since 12/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 65933 (Fedora 18 : freeipa-3.1.3-4.fc18 (2013-4460)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.fedorahosted.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (83132), Tenable (65933), SecurityFocus (BID 58747†), Secunia (SA52763†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41156†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 65933
Nessus Name: Fedora 18 : freeipa-3.1.3-4.fc18 (2013-4460)
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OpenVAS ID: 865548
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for freeipa FEDORA-2013-4460
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: FreeIPA 3.0.1
Patch: git.fedorahosted.org

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12/06/2012 🔍
03/27/2013 +111 days 🔍
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11/03/2014 +440 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +144 days 🔍
04/03/2022 +2564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: 3539
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0336 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0336
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72787
X-Force: 83132
SecurityFocus: 58747 - 389 Directory Server CVE-2013-0336 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 52763
Vulnerability Center: 41156 - 389 Directory Server 1.3 and FreeIPA 3.1 Remote DoS Vulnerability When Connecting With a Missing Username/dn, Medium

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Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 04/03/2022 12:32
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (69), 05/09/2017 10:22 (6), 04/03/2022 12:24 (3), 04/03/2022 12:32 (1)
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