CVE-2005-0797: Infoleak

Published Mar 15, 2005
·
Updated

Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3 displays different error messages if a user exists or not, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and facilitates brute force attacks.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Novell iChain=2.2-sp1
Novell iChain=2.2-sp1a
Novell iChain=2.2.113
Novell iChain=2.2
Novell iChain=2.3
Novell iChain=2.2-sp2
Novell iChain=2.2-sp3
Novell iChain=2.3-sp2
Novell iChain=2.2
Novell iChain=2.2-sp1
Novell iChain=2.2-sp1a
Novell iChain=2.2-sp2
Novell iChain=2.2-sp3
Novell iChain=2.2.113
Novell iChain=2.3
Novell iChain=2.3-sp2

Event History

Mar 15, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 20, 2005
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-2005-0797?

CVE-2005-0797 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on information disclosure and brute force attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0797?

To fix CVE-2005-0797, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Novell iChain that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2005-0797 facilitate?

CVE-2005-0797 facilitates brute force attacks due to the varying error messages that indicate whether a user exists.

4

Which versions of Novell iChain are affected by CVE-2005-0797?

CVE-2005-0797 affects versions 2.2, 2.3, and their respective service pack releases prior to the patch.

5

Can CVE-2005-0797 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0797 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain sensitive information.

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