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CVE-2012-3394

5.0 · MEDIUM

auth/ldap/ntlmsso_attempt.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, 2.2.x before 2.2.4, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 redirects users from an https LDAP login URL to an http URL, which allows…

Published Jul 23, 2012moodleCWE-200EPSS 2.10%

Overview

CVE-2012-3394 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting moodle moodle. It was published on July 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

auth/ldap/ntlmsso_attempt.php in Moodle 2.0.x before 2.0.10, 2.1.x before 2.1.7, 2.2.x before 2.2.4, and 2.3.x before 2.3.1 redirects users from an https LDAP login URL to an http URL, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moodle. Update moodle to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3394?

CVE-2012-3394 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting moodle moodle. It was published on July 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-3394?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3394?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moodle. Update moodle to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-3394?

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