Vulnerability Description
Forman before 1.7.4 does not verify SSL certificates for LDAP connections, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof LDAP servers via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theforeman | Foreman | <= 1.7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/9858Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1591
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1592
- https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/2265
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/foreman-announce/9ZnuPcplNLI
- http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/9858Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1591
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1592
- https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/2265
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/foreman-announce/9ZnuPcplNLI
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1816?
CVE-2015-1816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Forman before 1.7.4 does not verify SSL certificates for LDAP connections, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof LDAP servers via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2015-1816?
CVE-2015-1816 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theforeman Foreman.