PT-2017-3360 · Sonatype · Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager+1

Raphael Geissert · Published 2017-12-17 · Updated 2018-01-04 · CVE-2017-17717

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions through 2.14.5

Description The issue is related to weak password encryption in the LDAP integration feature, with a hardcoded value. This weakness may allow a remote attacker to access user authentication data and other protected information. The problem is also associated with the use of defective cryptographic algorithms.

Recommendations For Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions through 2.14.5, update to a version that addresses the weak password encryption issue in the LDAP integration feature. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Use of a Broken Cryptographic Algorithm

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-00131

CVE-2017-17717

Affected Products

Nexus Repository Manager

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17717 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-17717 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-00131 · Security Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17717 · Note
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3 · Note