CVE-2022-0996
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.53%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | 389 Directory Server | 1.4.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064769Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ByteHackr/389-ds-baseExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2064769Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ByteHackr/389-ds-baseExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0996?
A vulnerability was found in the 389 Directory Server that allows expired passwords to access the database to cause improper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2022-0996?
CVE-2022-0996 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0996?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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