eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:31906

Info

eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31906
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-5188
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 23 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 02 2009 06:42PM
Credit: Jamie Strandboge
Vulnerable: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
eCryptfs eCryptfs 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

eCryptfs is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

eCryptfs Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

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