PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:34211

Info

PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 34211
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-1073
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 23 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 30 2009 11:46PM
Credit: Leigh James
Vulnerable: Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 5
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 server
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 85
+ Redhat Linux 6.1 sparc
 + Redhat Linux 6.1 i386
 + Redhat Linux 6.1 i386
 + Redhat Linux 6.1 alpha
 + Redhat Linux 6.1 alpha
 Padl Software nss_ldap Build 264
+ EMUMail EMUMail for Red Hat Linux 5.0
+ Heysoft EventSave+ 5.1
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 259
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 258
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 220
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
 Padl Software nss_ldap Build 211
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 Padl Software nss_ldap Build 202
+ MandrakeSoft Single Network Firewall 7.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1 ia64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 199
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 198
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 194
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 192
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 191
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 190
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 189
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 188
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 187
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 186
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 185.3
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 185.2
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 185.1
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 185
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 184
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 183
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 181
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 180
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 173
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 172
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1 ia64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 122
+ MandrakeSoft Single Network Firewall 7.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 121
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 113
+ Redhat Linux 7.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 107
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
Padl Software nss_ldap Build 105
+ Redhat Linux 6.2 sparc
 + Redhat Linux 6.2 i386
 + Redhat Linux 6.2 i386
 + Redhat Linux 6.2 alpha
 + Redhat Linux 6.2 alpha
 Padl Software nss_ldap
Debian Linux 5.0 sparc
Debian Linux 5.0 s/390
Debian Linux 5.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 5.0 mips
Debian Linux 5.0 m68k
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 5.0 hppa
Debian Linux 5.0 armel
Debian Linux 5.0 arm
Debian Linux 5.0 amd64
Debian Linux 5.0 alpha
Debian Linux 5.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

PADL's 'nss_ldap' library is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because it stores authentication credentials in an insecure manner.

An unprivileged local attacker may exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that can aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker may exploit this issue via readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.


Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64

Debian Linux 5.0 alpha

Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32

Debian Linux 5.0 s/390

Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel

Debian Linux 5.0 hppa

Debian Linux 5.0 arm

Debian Linux 5.0 armel

Debian Linux 5.0 amd64

Debian Linux 5.0 mips

Debian Linux 5.0 powerpc

Debian Linux 5.0 sparc

References

PADL nss_ldap '/etc/nss_ldapd.conf' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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