Vulnerability identifier: #VU60289

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36152

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Gobblin
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application trusts all certificates supplied for LDAP connections in Gobblin-as-a-Service. A remote attacker with ability to intercept traffic can perform MitM attack and read or modify transferred information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Gobblin: 0.11.0 - 0.15.0

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/120

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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