CVE-2016-6497

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 18, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java in the Groovy LDAP API in Apache allows attackers to conduct LDAP entry poisoning attacks by leveraging setting returnObjFlag to true for all search methods.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/directory/sandbox/szoerner/groovyldap/src/main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java?r1=1765362&r2=1765361&pathrev=1765362&view=patch
Source: security-alert@hpe.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95929
Source: security-alert@hpe.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/directory-users/201610.mbox/%3Cb7d7e909-a8ed-1ab4-c853-4078c1e7624a%40stefan-seelmann.de%3E
Source: security-alert@hpe.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-16/materials/us-16-Munoz-A-Journey-From-JNDI-LDAP-Manipulation-To-RCE-wp.pdf
Source: security-alert@hpe.com
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Source: security-alert@hpe.com
Patch
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/directory/sandbox/szoerner/groovyldap/src/main/java/org/apache/directory/groovyldap/LDAP.java?r1=1765362&r2=1765361&pathrev=1765362&view=patch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95929
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/directory-users/201610.mbox/%3Cb7d7e909-a8ed-1ab4-c853-4078c1e7624a%40stefan-seelmann.de%3E
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-16/materials/us-16-Munoz-A-Journey-From-JNDI-LDAP-Manipulation-To-RCE-wp.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.7%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

Affected Vendors

apache

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