Vulnerability identifier: #VU11135
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-90
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Karaf
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the LDAPLoginModule function due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can perform a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) injection attack and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.0.8.
Vulnerable software versions
Karaf: 4.0.4 - 4.0.7
External links
http://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2016-8750.txt
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.