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 end-user question-based login 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-2009-1076 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
CVE-2009-1076 enables remote attackers to confirm the existence of user accounts based on the different responses for failed login attempts.
CVE-2009-1076 affects Sun Java System Identity Manager versions 7.0 through 8.0, specifically 7.0, 7.1, 7.1.1, and 8.0.
To mitigate CVE-2009-1076, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Sun Java System Identity Manager.
CVE-2009-1076 facilitates an information disclosure attack allowing attackers to enumerate valid usernames.