CVE-2001-1404: High severity Bugzilla vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2001
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Updated

Bugzilla before 2.14 stores user passwords in plaintext and sends password requests in an email message, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Bugzilla=2.4
Bugzilla=2.6
Bugzilla=2.8
Bugzilla=2.10
Bugzilla=2.12
Bugzilla=2.14

Event History

Sep 10, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1404?

CVE-2001-1404 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to gain unauthorized access through plaintext password storage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1404?

To fix CVE-2001-1404, upgrade Bugzilla to version 2.15 or later where password storage is improved.

3

What versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2001-1404?

CVE-2001-1404 affects Bugzilla versions 2.4, 2.6, 2.10, 2.12, 2.14, and 2.8.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-1404?

The risks associated with CVE-2001-1404 include the leakage of sensitive user credentials and potential unauthorized access to user accounts.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2001-1404 remotely?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2001-1404 remotely by intercepting plaintext passwords sent via email.

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