CVE-2010-2940 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) version 1.3.0. Specifically, the auth_send function in providers/ldap/ldap_auth.c allows remote attackers to bypass pam_authenticate requirements using an empty password when LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity due to its network-based attack vector and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, though it requires high attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or significant community discussion or media coverage has been identified.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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