83329 : Red Hat Directory Server Audit Log Plain Text Password Information Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-06-26

Description

Red Hat Directory Server contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when user passwords are stored in the audit log in plain text. This may potentially disclose password information to a local attacker.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Red Hat has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the Red Hat security advisory in the references section.

Products

Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat Directory Server
8 EL5

References

Credit

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 2.1
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-07-03 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_0 Authentication_1 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_0 Availability_impact_0

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