CVE-2005-2620
First published: Wed Aug 17 2005(Updated: )
grpWise.exe for Novell GroupWise client 5.5 through 6.5.2 stores the password in plaintext in memory, which allows attackers to obtain the password using a debugger or another mechanism to read process memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =6.0 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =6.5 | |
| Micro Focus GroupWise | =6.5.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972056.htm
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098073.htm
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014247
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-06/0158.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0858.html
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5UP0Q0UG0I.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13997
- http://www.osvdb.org/17470
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112431139225724&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21075
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2620?
CVE-2005-2620 has a medium severity level due to the exposure of plaintext passwords in memory.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2620?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2620, upgrade your Novell GroupWise client to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Novell GroupWise are affected by CVE-2005-2620?
CVE-2005-2620 affects Novell GroupWise client versions 5.5 through 6.5.2.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2005-2620?
CVE-2005-2620 allows attackers to obtain user passwords by accessing process memory through debugging or similar methods.
Is CVE-2005-2620 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2005-2620 is not considered critical, but it poses a risk to user account security due to password exposure.
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