Vulnerability Description
The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Mageia Project | Mageia | 4 |
| Cherokee-Project | Cherokee | <= 1.2.103 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0181.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155776.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156162.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156190.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/28/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/28/7
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:225
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68249
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/commit/fbda667221c51f0aa476a02366e0cf66cb0
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0181.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155776.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156162.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156190.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/28/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/28/7
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4668?
CVE-2014-4668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The cherokee_validator_ldap_check function in validator_ldap.c in Cherokee 1.2.103 and earlier, when LDAP is used, does not properly consider unauthenticated-bind semantics, which allows remote attack...
How severe is CVE-2014-4668?
CVE-2014-4668 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Mageia Project Mageia, Cherokee-Project Cherokee.