Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:42165

Info

Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42165
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2010-2241
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 03 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 03 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor
Vulnerable: Redhat Directory Server 8 EL 5
Redhat Directory Server 8 EL 4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Red Hat Directory Server is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability due to a design error.

Exploiting this issue may allow a local attacker to access sensitive information such as the 'Directory' and 'Administration Server' passwords. Information obtained will aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released fixes to address this issue. Please see the vendor reference for more information.

References

Red Hat Directory Server Cached Files Password Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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