CVE-2017-15135 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was discovered in versions 1.3.6.1 to 1.4.0.3 of 389-ds-base, potentially allowing a remote attacker to bypass authentication in specific scenarios.

Understanding CVE-2017-15135

This CVE involves a flaw in the internal hash comparison operations during authentication in 389-ds-base.

What is CVE-2017-15135?

The vulnerability in versions 1.3.6.1 to 1.4.0.3 of 389-ds-base could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass the authentication process in rare situations.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15135

Remote attackers could bypass authentication under specific conditions

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15135

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in 389-ds-base versions 1.3.6.1 to 1.4.0.3 arises from mishandling internal hash comparison operations during authentication.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: 389-ds-base
Vendor: Red Hat, Inc.
Versions affected: 1.3.6.1 up to and including 1.4.0.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass the authentication process in specific and rare instances.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-15135.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by the vendor
Monitor vendor advisories for updates

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems
Implement network security measures

Patching and Updates

Refer to vendor advisories for patching instructions and updates