389 Directory Server
CVE-2022-0996
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionNVD
A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.
AnalysisAI
A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication. Affected products include: Redhat 389 Directory Server, Fedoraproject Fedora, Redhat Enterprise Linux.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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Same weakness CWE-287 – Improper Authentication
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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