Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:14419

Info

Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14419
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 29 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 29 2005 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Novell eDirectory 8.7.1 SU1
Novell eDirectory 8.7.1
Novell eDirectory 8.7
Novell eDirectory 8.6.2
Novell eDirectory 8.5.27
Novell eDirectory 8.5.12 a
Novell eDirectory 8.5
Novell eDirectory 8.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Novell eDirectory is prone to an issue that could result in unauthorized access to a user's account.

An unauthorized attacker can change a user's password because the application fails to verify responses to challenge questions.

eDirectory NMAS versions prior to 2.3.8 are affected.

Exploit / POC

Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Novell has released Technical Information Document TID2971485 including NMAS 2.3.8 to address this issue. Please see the referenced document for more information.

References

Novell eDirectory NMAS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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