Vulnerability identifier: #VU19401

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17717

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nexus Repository Manager
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Sonatype Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to decrypt passwords.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses weak password encryption with a hard-coded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature. A local user can decrypt passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nexus Repository Manager: 2.0 - 2.14.5

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External links
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.