Vulnerability identifier: #VU86330
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-203
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Pulsar
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to observable timing discrepancy in SASL authentication provider. A remote attacker can forge a SASL Role Token that will pass signature verification and bypass SASL authentication.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Pulsar: 3.1.0, 3.0.0 - 3.0.1, 2.10.0 - 2.10.5, 2.11.0 - 2.11.2, 2.9.0 - 2.9.5, 2.8.0 - 2.8.4, 2.7.0 - 2.7.5, 2.1.0 - 2.1.1, 2.0.0 - 2.0.1, 2.6.0 - 2.6.4, 2.5.0 - 2.5.2, 2.4.0 - 2.4.2, 2.3.0 - 2.3.2, 2.2.0 - 2.2.1
External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/5kgmvvolf5tzp5rz9xjwfg2ncwvqqgl5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/07/1
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.