CVE-2021-3652

389-ds-base: CRYPT password hash with asterisk allows any bind attempt to succeed

Published Apr 18, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in 389-ds-base. If an asterisk is imported as password hashes, either accidentally or maliciously, then instead of being inactive, any password will successfully match during authentication. This flaw allows an attacker to successfully authenticate as a user whose password was disabled.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3399-1 389-ds-base security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4021-1 389-ds-base security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-26948 A flaw was found in 389-ds-base. If an asterisk is imported as password hashes, either accidentally or maliciously, then instead of being inactive, any password will successfully match during authentication. This flaw allows an attacker to successfully authenticate as a user whose password was disabled.
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 8:33 PM
Reserved
Jul 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 18, 2022, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 29, 2021, 12:00 AM