CVE-2017-9267

eDirectory LDAP peer certificate validation issue

Description

In Novell eDirectory before 9.0.3.1 the LDAP interface was not strictly enforcing cipher restrictions allowing weaker ciphers to be used during SSL BIND operations.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Affected: Novell eDirectory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7016794

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9267?
CVE-2017-9267 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9267?
To fix CVE-2017-9267, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9267 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9267 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-9267?
CVE-2017-9267 affects Novell eDirectory.
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