CVE-2006-4099: High severity BusinessObjects Crystal Enterprise vulnerability

Published Nov 29, 2006
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Updated

Business Objects Crystal Enterprise 9 and 10 generates predictable session identifiers, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions of other users via WCSID cookie values.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BusinessObjects Crystal Enterprise=9
BusinessObjects Crystal Enterprise=10

Event History

Nov 29, 2006
CVE Published
05:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4099?

CVE-2006-4099 has a high severity rating due to its potential for session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4099?

To mitigate CVE-2006-4099, implement secure session management practices and consider upgrading to a patched version of Crystal Enterprise.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4099?

CVE-2006-4099 affects users of SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Enterprise versions 9 and 10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4099?

CVE-2006-4099 is a session management vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack user sessions through predictable session identifiers.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4099?

The main consequence of CVE-2006-4099 is that attackers can gain unauthorized access to user sessions, potentially compromising sensitive data.

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