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Apache auth_ldap Module "auth_ldap_log_reason()" Format String Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA18382
Release Date: 2006-01-10
Last Update: 2006-01-11
Popularity: 9,964 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:auth_ldap 1.x (module for Apache)

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Description:
Seregorn has reported a vulnerability in the auth_ldap module for Apache, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error in the "auth_ldap_log_reason()" function. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code by e.g. supplying a specially crafted username in the authentication process.

The vulnerability has been reported in versions 1.2.x through 1.6.0. Prior versions may also be affected.

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