29761 : IBM Lotus Notes Installation Default Permission Weakness
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Last Modified
11 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Oct 18, 2006

Discovery
Jul 22, 2005

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 Lotus Notes contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to manipulate application's files. The issue is triggered due to default permissions that grant "Everyone" group "Full Control" on the 'notes' directory and all child objects. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary files manipulation resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Concern

Solution

 Upgrade to version 7.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
International Business Machines Corporation
Watch-list
Lotus Notes
Watch-list
 6.5.4
6.5.5
6.5.6
7.0.0
7.0.1

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  • Carsten Eiram - Secunia Research

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