CVE-2017-9277 existing connection is being used even though eDirectory LDAP server is upgraded to EBA
Novell eDirectory LDAP server fails to enforce Enhanced Background Authentication on existing connections, allowing bypass of security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9277?
CVE-2017-9277 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 2 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The LDAP backend in Novell eDirectory before 9.0 SP4 when switched to EBA (Enhanced Background Authentication) kept open connections without EBA.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9277?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9277?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9277 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9277 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9277 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6x5-fqjq-v57c.