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389-ds-base: Read permission check bypass via the deref plugin

Published Nov 8, 2019

Description

A flaw was found in the 'deref' plugin of 389-ds-base where it could use the 'search' permission to display attribute values. In some configurations, this could allow an authenticated attacker to view private attributes, such as password hashes.

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Red Hat statement

This vulnerability is rated Important when use in a IdM/IPA environment, where an ACI installed by default allows an authenticated attacker to use this flaw to retrieve the userPassword attribute of any user.

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CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner redhat
Published Nov 8, 2019
Updated Feb 13, 2025
Reserved Aug 10, 2019
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity Important
Public date Nov 4, 2019