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Apache auth_ldap Module "auth_ldap_log_reason()" Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA18382
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Release Date:
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2006-01-10
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Last Update:
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2006-01-11
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Popularity:
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8,582 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | auth_ldap 1.x (module for Apache)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-0150
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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.
Solution:
Update to version 1.6.1:
http://www.rudedog.org/auth_ldap/auth_ldap-1.6.1.tar.gz
Provided and/or discovered by:
Seregorn
Changelog:
2006-01-11: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
Digital Armaments:
http://www.digitalarmaments.com/2006090173928420.html
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