CVE-2008-1995 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions in Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server by exploiting incorrect policy application during connection classification.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-1995?

CVE-2008-1995 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 classifies a connection using the "bind-dn" criteria, which can cause an incorrect application of policy and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for the server.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1995?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Directory Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1995 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2008-1995 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1995 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rhq-jp74-wpph.

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