CVE-2019-18906
cryptctl: client side password hashing is equivalent to clear text password storage
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
Description
A Improper Authentication vulnerability in cryptctl of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5, SUSE Manager Server 4.0 allows attackers with access to the hashed password to use it without having to crack it. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4. SUSE Manager Server 4.0 cryptctl versions prior to 2.4.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
Timeline
Published
Jun 30, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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