CVE-2019-18906

cryptctl: client side password hashing is equivalent to clear text password storage

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5
Affected: SUSE SUSE Manager Server 4.0
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1186226 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18906?
CVE-2019-18906 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-18906?
To fix CVE-2019-18906, 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-2019-18906 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-18906 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-18906?
CVE-2019-18906 affects SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5, SUSE SUSE Manager Server 4.0.
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