IRM LDAP security bypass
| irm-ldap-security-bypass (19419) |  High Risk |
Description:
IRM (Information Resource Manager) could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a vulnerability in the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) login code. A remote attacker with a non-existent username could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and login to the system.
Platforms Affected:
- StackWork Enterprises, IRM prior to 1.5.2.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of IRM (1.5.2.1 or later), available from the SourceForge.net Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- IRM Web page, IRM - The Information Resource Manager at http://www.stackworks.net/view.php/irm/index.html.
- SourceForge.net, Project: Information Resource Manager: File List at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=14522.
- BID-12614: Information Resource Manager LDAP Authentication Unspecified Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0505: Unknown vulnerability in Information Resource Manager (IRM) before 1.5.2.1 allows remote attackers has potentially serious impact, related to LDAP logins.
- SA14342: IRM LDAP Login Security Bypass Vulnerability
Reported:
Feb 21, 2005
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