18341 : Novell eDirectory NMAS Password Challenge Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-07-28

Description

eDirectory NMAS (Novell Modular Authentication Service) contains a flaw in the Fogotten Password portal that may lead to an unauthorized password modification. It is possible to modify an arbitrary user's password without answering the challenge question(s), which may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.8 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Novell, Inc.	eDirectory NMAS	2.3.7
		2.3.6

References

Security Tracker: 1014595
Bugtraq ID: 14419
Secunia Advisory ID: 16267
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2971485.htm

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