CVE-2002-0911: High severity Caldera Volution Manager vulnerability
Published Oct 4, 2002
·Updated
Caldera Volution Manager 1.1 stores the Directory Administrator password in cleartext in the slapd.conf file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Caldera Volution Manager=1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 4, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0911?
CVE-2002-0911 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive passwords in cleartext.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0911?
To fix CVE-2002-0911, ensure that the Directory Administrator password is not stored in plain text in the slapd.conf file.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0911?
CVE-2002-0911 affects users of Caldera Volution Manager version 1.1.
4
What impact does CVE-2002-0911 have on my system?
The impact of CVE-2002-0911 can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation for local users.
5
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0911?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2002-0911, but users are advised to secure configuration files and change exposed passwords.