CVE-2019-11277 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-11277 affecting Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service versions 1.7.x before 1.7.11 and 2.x before 2.3.0. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service versions 1.7.x before 1.7.11 and 2.x before 2.3.0 are vulnerable to an LDAP injection attack, potentially allowing a malicious developer to manipulate LDAP filters during service instance creation.
Understanding CVE-2019-11277
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Cloud Foundry's NFS Volume Service that could be exploited by a remote authenticated space developer.
What is CVE-2019-11277?
The vulnerability in Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service versions 1.7.x before 1.7.11 and 2.x before 2.3.0 allows for LDAP injection, enabling a malicious developer to interfere with LDAP filters during service instance creation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11277
- CVSS Score: 8.4 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Changed
- User Interaction: None
- Availability Impact: Low
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11277
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated space developer to inject LDAP filters during service instance creation, potentially leading to service denial or dictionary attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service versions 1.7.x before 1.7.11
- Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service versions 2.x before 2.3.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker, with malicious intent, can manipulate LDAP filters during the creation of a service instance, exploiting the vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Cloud Foundry NFS Volume Service to versions 1.7.11 or 2.3.0 to mitigate the LDAP injection vulnerability.
- Monitor LDAP filters for any unauthorized changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strict access controls for space developers.
- Regularly audit and review LDAP configurations.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Cloud Foundry to address the LDAP injection vulnerability.