Apache Geronimo SQLLoginModule authentication bypass
| geronimo-sqlloginmodule-auth-bypass (38211) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache Geronimo could alllow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in the SQLLoginModule during the authentication process. By logging into the database with a non-existent username, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable system.
Note: The IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition is also affected by this vulnerability.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 7.5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 5.5 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
For Apache Geronimo:
Apply the fix for this vulnerability, available from the GERONIMO-3543 SVN Repository. See References.
References:
- Apache Geronimo Web site: Apache Geronimo.
- GERONIMO-3543 SVN Repository: SQLLoginModule successfully authenticates non-existent users.
- IBM APAR 1286105: SQLLoginModule security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V2.0.0.0.
- IBM Web site: WebSphere Application Server Community Edition.
- BID-26287: Apache Geronimo SQLLoginModule Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-5797: SQLLoginModule in Apache Geronimo 2.0 through 2.1 does not throw an exception for a nonexistent username, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a login attempt with any username not contained in the database.
- SA27478: IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition SQLLoginModule Security Bypass
- SA27482: Apache Geronimo SQLLoginModule Non-existing User Authentication Security Bypass
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-3675: Apache Geronimo SQLLoginModule Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-3676: IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition Security Bypass
Platforms Affected:
- Apache Geronimo 2.0
- Apache Geronimo 2.0.1
- Apache Geronimo 2.0.2
- Apache Geronimo 2.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 2.0 Community
Reported:
Oct 21, 2007
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