CVE-2000-0516
First published: Tue Jun 06 2000(Updated: )
When configured to store configuration information in an LDAP directory, Shiva Access Manager 5.0.0 stores the root DN (Distinguished Name) name and password in cleartext in a file that is world readable, which allows local users to compromise the LDAP server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Shiva Access Manager | =5.0 | |
| =5.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0516?
CVE-2000-0516 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential compromise of LDAP server credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0516?
To fix CVE-2000-0516, restrict file permissions on the configuration file to prevent unauthorized access.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0516?
CVE-2000-0516 affects Intel Shiva Access Manager version 5.0 on Solaris.
What data is compromised in CVE-2000-0516?
CVE-2000-0516 compromises the root DN and password stored in cleartext, allowing local users unauthorized access.
Can CVE-2000-0516 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0516 is primarily a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to the vulnerable system to exploit.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- vendor/intel
- canonical/intel shiva access manager
- version/intel shiva access manager/5.0