CVE-2017-1000406 Password change doesn't result in Karaf clearing cache
OpenDaylight Karaf fails to clear the cache after a password change, allowing attackers to use old passwords until a manual restart.
- 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-2017-1000406?
CVE-2017-1000406 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenDaylight Karaf 0.6.1-Carbon fails to clear the cache after a password change, allowing the old password to be used until the Karaf cache is manually cleared (e.g. via restart).
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000406?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.opendaylight.integration:distribution-karaf. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.opendaylight.integration:distribution-karaf Maven | All versions to 0.6.4-Carbon | None |
org.opendaylight.integration:distribution-karaf Maven | All versions to 0.6.4-Carbon | None |
Products include Opendaylight Karaf.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-1000406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4px2-gqhv-mrc7.