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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2017-1000221

In Opencast 2.2.3 and older if user names overlap, the Opencast search service used for publication to the media modules and players will handle the access control incorrectly so that users only need ...

Vulnerability Description

In Opencast 2.2.3 and older if user names overlap, the Opencast search service used for publication to the media modules and players will handle the access control incorrectly so that users only need to match part of the user name used for the access restriction. For example, a user with the role ROLE_USER will have access to recordings published only for ROLE_USER_X.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApereoOpencast<= 2.2.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000221?

CVE-2017-1000221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Opencast 2.2.3 and older if user names overlap, the Opencast search service used for publication to the media modules and players will handle the access control incorrectly so that users only need ...

How severe is CVE-2017-1000221?

CVE-2017-1000221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000221?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apereo Opencast.