CVE-2001-1464: High severity businessobjects crystal reports vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2001
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Updated

Crystal Reports, when displaying data for a password protected database using HTML pages, embeds the username and password in cleartext in the HTML page and the URL, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BusinessObjects Crystal Reports

Event History

Jan 10, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1464?

CVE-2001-1464 has a high severity, as it exposes sensitive credentials in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1464?

To fix CVE-2001-1464, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of SAP Crystal Reports that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack can CVE-2001-1464 facilitate?

CVE-2001-1464 can facilitate credential theft, allowing remote attackers to capture usernames and passwords from the URL.

4

Is CVE-2001-1464 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2001-1464 is easily exploitable as it relies on embedded credentials within HTML pages.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2001-1464?

CVE-2001-1464 affects various versions of SAP Crystal Reports that improperly handle credentials for password protected databases.

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