Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an authentication-bypass flaw in SSSD 1.3.0 under a specific LDAP configuration. If LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled, a remote attacker could be accepted by PAM authentication without a real password. Business urgency depends on whether any production Linux systems still run this old SSSD version and configuration. Likely exposure is narrow but sensitive: systems running SSSD 1.3.0 with LDAP authentication and anonymous bind enabled. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, distributions, packages, or CPEs. Treat as high priority if legacy SSSD 1.3.0 exists in authentication paths. If no affected version or configuration is present, risk is likely low. The key action is fast inventory and vendor-guided remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running SSSD, especially legacy Linux hosts using LDAP authentication.; Confirm whether any SSSD 1.3.0 deployments remain in production.; Check Red Hat or SSSD vendor guidance for corrected packages or configuration advice..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sssd-ldap-security-bypass(61399)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=625189CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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