NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

BID:228

Info

NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 228
Class: Configuration Error
CVE:
Remote: Unknown
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 09 1999 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 09 1999 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by Angelo Maggio and was subsequently posted to NTBugtraq by Russ Cooper.
Vulnerable: Hancom Hancom Office 2007 0
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

During installation of BackOffice 4.0, a file called reboot.ini is created and stored in the \Program Files\Microsoft BackOffice directory. This file contains clear-text usernames and passwords for several services that may be created during installation. These services include: SQL Executive Logon, Exchange Services, and MTS Remote Administration (and potentially others). The File ACLs for this file are set to Everyone:Full Control.

Solution / Fix

NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

Solution:
Microsoft recommends deleting the \Program Files\Microsoft BackOffice\Reboot.ini file after each installation of BackOffice 4.0.

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NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

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