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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-33900
CVE-2021-33900:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A security vulnerability was identified in Apache Directory Studio version 2.0.0.v20210213-M16 and prior versions, tracked as CVE-2021-33900. The issue was discovered during the investigation of two related problems (DIRSTUDIO-1219 and DIRSTUDIO-1220), where it was found that configured StartTLS encryption was not being applied when SASL authentication mechanisms (DIGEST-MD5, GSSAPI) were used, and the configured SASL confidentiality layer was not being applied (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data). The issue manifests in two ways: first, when using SASL authentication mechanisms like DIGEST-MD5 or GSSAPI, the configured StartTLS encryption fails to apply; second, the SASL confidentiality layer configuration is not properly implemented, potentially exposing sensitive data (NVD Database).
Impact
The failure to apply proper encryption and confidentiality layers could potentially expose sensitive data transmitted between the client and server, compromising the security of communications in affected Apache Directory Studio installations (MITRE CVE).
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