Local Password Exposure in ldapscripts: CVE-2007-5373
Summary
DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5373: ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as demonstrated by a call... Affects ldapscripts versions < 1.7.1-2. Fixed in 1.7.1-2. How to fix ↓
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Background
ldapscripts is a set of scripts designed to facilitate LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) management tasks. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing LDAP entries, including user accounts and groups. The package is widely used in environments where LDAP is employed for directory services. However, versions 1.4 and 1.7 of ldapscripts have a critical vulnerability that exposes sensitive information, specifically user passwords, through command line arguments.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the way ldapscripts handles passwords when invoking certain LDAP programs. Specifically, when executing commands like ldappasswd, the password is passed as a command line argument. This practice can allow local users to view the password by inspecting the process list and its arguments. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive data, making this a significant security concern.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.7.1-2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade ldapscriptsTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider using environment variables to pass sensitive information instead of command line arguments. For example, you can set the password in an environment variable and reference it in your scripts, thereby reducing the risk of exposure.
Conclusion
In summary, the vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5373 in ldapscripts poses a significant risk by exposing passwords through command line arguments. It is crucial to update to the patched version 1.7.1-2 to mitigate this risk. Additionally, using environment variables as a workaround can help protect sensitive information until the update is applied.
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FAQ
CVE-2007-5373 is a vulnerability in ldapscripts that allows local users to read passwords passed as command line arguments.
Versions 1.4 and 1.7 of ldapscripts are affected by this vulnerability.
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The primary risk is unauthorized access to user accounts, as local users can potentially view sensitive passwords.
Yes, the patched version of ldapscripts is 1.7.1-2. Updating to this version will resolve the vulnerability.
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