Uninett mod_auth_mellon Module CVE-2019-3878 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:108179

Info

Uninett mod_auth_mellon Module CVE-2019-3878 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 108179
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2019-3878
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 10 2018 12:00AM
Updated: May 10 2018 12:00AM
Credit: jhrozek
Vulnerable: Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.13.1
Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.11
Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.8.1
Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.8
Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.11.1
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL Workstation 7 0
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL Workstation 6 0
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL 7 0
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL 7.6
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL 7.5
Redhat Software Collections 1 for RHEL 7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server - Update Services for SAP Solutions 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Update Support 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server (for IBM Power LE) - Update Services for SAP Solutions 7.
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 8
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Supp 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian - Extended Update Support 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power little endian 8
Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power 9 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 8
Redhat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for IBM System z (Structure A) 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 7
Redhat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 8
Not Vulnerable: Uninett mod_auth_mellon 0.14.2

Discussion

Uninett mod_auth_mellon Module CVE-2019-3878 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Uninett mod_auth_mellon module is prone to an unspecified authentication-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass the authentication mechanism and gain unauthorized access. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Uninett mod_auth_mellon Module CVE-2019-3878 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

The researcher has created a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

Uninett mod_auth_mellon Module CVE-2019-3878 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

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