#VU68719 Improper Authentication in PKI


Published: 2022-10-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68719

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2393

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PKI
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Dogtag

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in in the certificate validation when directory-based authentication is enabled. A remote user on the local network can impersonate another user within the scope of the domain.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PKI: 10.5.0 - 10.5.18


External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2101046


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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