#VU40853 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in OpenLDAP and Debian Linux


Published: 2015-04-01 | Updated: 2020-08-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40853

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9713

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenLDAP
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: OpenLDAP.org
Debian

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to manipulate data.

The default slapd configuration in the Debian openldap package 2.4.23-3 through 2.4.39-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to modify the user's permissions and other user attributes via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenLDAP: 2.4.23 - 2.4.39

Debian Linux: 2.4.23 - 7.0


External links
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3209
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/29/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73217
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2742-1
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=761406


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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