CVE-2008-5696
First published: Fri Dec 19 2008(Updated: )
Novell NetWare 6.5 before Support Pack 8, when an OES2 Linux server is installed into the NDS tree, does not require a password for the ApacheAdmin console, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the Apache HTTP Server via console operations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp6 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | <=6.5 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp3 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp1 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp2 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp1.1a | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp4 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp1.1b | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5-sp5 | |
| Novell NetWare FTP Server | =6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5696?
CVE-2008-5696 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote unauthorized access to the ApacheAdmin console.
How does CVE-2008-5696 affect Novell NetWare versions?
CVE-2008-5696 affects Novell NetWare 6.5 and its various service pack versions prior to Support Pack 8.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5696?
To fix CVE-2008-5696, upgrade Novell NetWare to Support Pack 8 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-5696?
The impacts of CVE-2008-5696 include unauthorized reconfiguration of the Apache HTTP Server, potentially leading to further exploits.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-5696?
CVE-2008-5696 is a security misconfiguration issue that does not require a password for accessing the ApacheAdmin console.
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