What is the severity of CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its exposure of sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5328?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5328, upgrade to a version of IBM Rational ClearQuest that no longer stores database passwords in cleartext.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions up to 7.0.1.2.

What type of information is compromised by CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 compromises sensitive database passwords stored in cleartext.

Who can exploit CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with access to the ClearQuest connection profile or export file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-5328

medium

4.6

CWE

310

5/12/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5328

First published: Fri Dec 05 2008(Updated: )

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree during an import process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.0
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	<=7.0.0.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5328?
CVE-2008-5328 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its exposure of sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5328?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5328, upgrade to a version of IBM Rational ClearQuest that no longer stores database passwords in cleartext.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5328?
CVE-2008-5328 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions up to 7.0.1.2.
What type of information is compromised by CVE-2008-5328?
CVE-2008-5328 compromises sensitive database passwords stored in cleartext.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-5328?
CVE-2008-5328 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with access to the ClearQuest connection profile or export file.

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