28370 : Novell eDirectory iManager Log File Cleartext Password Disclosure
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about 1 year ago

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90%

Disclosure

Aug 11, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 11, 2006

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

TID2973826

Description

Novell eDirectory contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered because application writes passwords in plaintext to a log file, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the file resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, vendor has released a patch 8.7.3.8 FTF1 to address this vulnerability.

Products

Novell, Inc.
Watch-list
eDirectory
Watch-list
8.7.3.8

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