CVE-2004-1997
First published: Wed May 05 2004(Updated: )
Kolab stores OpenLDAP passwords in plaintext in the slapd.conf file, which may be installed world-readable, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =2.0 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.7 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.6 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.5 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.3 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.8 | |
| Kolab Groupware Server | =1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kolab.org/pipermail/kolab-users/2004-April/000215.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10277
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11560
- http://www.erfrakon.de/projects/kolab/download/kolab-server-1.0/src/Changelog
- http://www.osvdb.org/5898
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:052
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108377525924422&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16068
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1997?
CVE-2004-1997 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of plaintext passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1997?
To fix CVE-2004-1997, ensure that the slapd.conf file is not world-readable and consider using hashed passwords instead.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1997?
CVE-2004-1997 affects multiple versions of Kolab Groupware Server and Openpkg.
What are the risks of CVE-2004-1997?
The risk of CVE-2004-1997 is that local users can read the configuration file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
When was CVE-2004-1997 reported?
CVE-2004-1997 was reported in April 2004.
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