First published: Wed Mar 25 2009(Updated: )
Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 responds differently to failed use of the Forgot Password feature depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Sun Java System Identity Manager | =7.1.1 | |
Sun Java System Identity Manager | =7.0 | |
Sun Java System Identity Manager | =7.1 | |
Sun Java System Identity Manager | =8.0 |
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CVE-2009-1075 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for user enumeration vulnerabilities.
CVE-2009-1075 allows attackers to distinguish between valid and invalid usernames based on the response from the Forgot Password feature.
CVE-2009-1075 affects Sun Java System Identity Manager versions 7.0 through 8.0.
To fix CVE-2009-1075, upgrade to a patched version of Sun Java System Identity Manager that mitigates the enumeration flaw.
Exploitation of CVE-2009-1075 can lead to an increased risk of attacks such as password guessing and account enumeration.