CVE-2009-4655 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can hijack user sessions in Novell eDirectory by exploiting predictable session cookies, leading to unauthorized account access.
- 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-2009-4655?
CVE-2009-4655 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 26 Feb 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The dhost web service in Novell eDirectory 8.8.5 uses a predictable session cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a modified cookie.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4655 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-2009-4655 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4655 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g533-rphg-9fjx.