12485 : Qpopper PAM Authentication Error Message User Name Enumeration
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Aug 25, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 25, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

Qpopper contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to get unauthorized information. The issue is due to different error messages being output when authentication attempts are made using valid and invalid usernames. When qpopper is used in conjunction with PAM, remote attackers can enumerate valid account usernames, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Qpopper

4.0.1

References

CVE ID: 2001-1068 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 3242
ISS X-Force ID: 7047

Credit

Charles Chear - prestotpgn.net -

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