CVE-2006-0213: Medium severity Kolab Kolab Groupware Server vulnerability

Published Jan 14, 2006
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Updated

Kolab Server 2.0.1, 2.0.2 and development versions pre-2.1-20051215 and earlier, when authenticating users via secure SMTP, stores authentication credentials in plaintext in the postfix.log file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Kolab Kolab Groupware Server=2.0.2
Kolab Kolab Groupware Server<=2005-12-15_pre2.1
Kolab Kolab Groupware Server=2.0.1

Event History

Jan 14, 2006
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0213?

CVE-2006-0213 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0213?

To fix CVE-2006-0213, upgrade Kolab Server to a version later than 2.0.2 or apply any security patches released by the vendor.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2006-0213 expose in my system?

CVE-2006-0213 exposes the risk of local users gaining access to plaintext authentication credentials, leading to unauthorized actions.

4

Which versions of Kolab Server are affected by CVE-2006-0213?

CVE-2006-0213 affects Kolab Server versions 2.0.1, 2.0.2, and development versions pre-2.1-20051215.

5

Can CVE-2006-0213 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2006-0213 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable host.

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