Vulnerability identifier: #VU20926

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12405

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Traffic Control
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Traffic Ops API component when LDAP is enabled. A remote non-authenticated attacker with knowledge of a valid username can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to network resources without knowledge of victim's password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Traffic Control: 3.0.0 - 3.0.1

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q3/200
http://trafficcontrol.apache.org/security/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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