CVE-2006-5303: Low severity Securecomputing Safeword Remoteaccess vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2006
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Updated

Secure Computing SafeWord RemoteAccess 2.1 allows local users to obtain the UserCenter webportal password, database encryption keys, and signing keys by reading (1) base-64 encoded data in SERVERS\Web\Tomcat\usercenter\WEB-INF\login.conf and (2) plaintext data in SERVERS\Shared\signers.cfg. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Securecomputing Safeword Remoteaccess=2.1

Event History

Oct 17, 2006
CVE Published
03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5303?

CVE-2006-5303 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5303?

To fix CVE-2006-5303, it is recommended to restrict access to the configuration files and upgrade to a more secure version of the software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5303?

CVE-2006-5303 affects users of Secure Computing SafeWord RemoteAccess version 2.1.

4

What type of data is exposed in CVE-2006-5303?

CVE-2006-5303 exposes user passwords, database encryption keys, and signing keys.

5

Can local users exploit CVE-2006-5303?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2006-5303 to obtain sensitive information from the application.

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