CVE-2017-17717 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17717?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.

Vulnerability Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager	<= 2.14.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3Issue TrackingMailing ListRelease Notes
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3Issue TrackingMailing ListRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.

How severe is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17717?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.