What is the severity of CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to potential local privilege escalation risks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?

To fix CVE-2008-4646, ensure that the CreateDbInstall.log file is secured and not accessible to unauthorized local users.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 is a security vulnerability involving plaintext storage of sensitive information, specifically the SQL database system administrator password.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4646?

CVE-2008-4646 affects Websense Enterprise version 6.3.2.

Who can exploit CVE-2008-4646?

Local users who have access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-4646 to gain unauthorized privileges to the database.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-4646

low

2.1

CWE

255

21/10/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-4646

First published: Tue Oct 21 2008(Updated: )

The Websense Reporter Module in Websense Enterprise 6.3.2 stores the SQL database system administrator password in plaintext in CreateDbInstall.log, which allows local users to gain privileges to the database.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Websense Enterpise	=6.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to potential local privilege escalation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?
To fix CVE-2008-4646, ensure that the CreateDbInstall.log file is secured and not accessible to unauthorized local users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 is a security vulnerability involving plaintext storage of sensitive information, specifically the SQL database system administrator password.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 affects Websense Enterprise version 6.3.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-4646?
Local users who have access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-4646 to gain unauthorized privileges to the database.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to potential local privilege escalation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4646?
To fix CVE-2008-4646, ensure that the CreateDbInstall.log file is secured and not accessible to unauthorized local users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 is a security vulnerability involving plaintext storage of sensitive information, specifically the SQL database system administrator password.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4646?
CVE-2008-4646 affects Websense Enterprise version 6.3.2.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-4646?
Local users who have access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-4646 to gain unauthorized privileges to the database.