CVE-2002-0045 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete protected directory attributes by exploiting a flaw in access control handling, compromising data integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0045?

CVE-2002-0045 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Openldap Openldap, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

slapd in OpenLDAP 2.0 through 2.0.19 allows local users, and anonymous users before 2.0.8, to conduct a "replace" action on access controls without any values, which causes OpenLDAP to delete non-mandatory attributes that would otherwise be protected by ACLs.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0045?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Openldap Openldap, Redhat Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0045 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-0045 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0045 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pp4-vvw3-g4g7.