QID 352405

Date Published: 2021-06-24

QID 352405: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for 389-ds-base: ALAS2-2021-1650

<DIV ID="issue_overview"> when binding against a dn during authentication, the reply from 389-ds-base will be different whether the dn exists or not.
This can be used by an unauthenticated attacker to check the existence of an entry in the ldap database. (
cve-2020-35518 ) </DIV>

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Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2021-1650 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2021-1650 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2021-1650.html