CVE-2009-1769: Infoleak
First published: Fri May 22 2009(Updated: )
The web interface in Open Computer and Software Inventory Next Generation (OCS Inventory NG) 1.01 generates different error messages depending on whether a username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OCS Inventory NG | =1.01 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35023
- http://www.ocsinventory-ng.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=133&cntnt01returnid=69
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35157
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=529344
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg00050.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg00063.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-June/msg00057.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35313
- http://www.ocsinventory-ng.org/index.php?mact=News%2Ccntnt01%2Cdetail%2C0&cntnt01articleid=133&cntnt01returnid=69
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1769?
CVE-2009-1769 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential for username enumeration, which can lead to further attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1769?
To fix CVE-2009-1769, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of OCS Inventory NG that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1769?
CVE-2009-1769 is a security vulnerability related to improper error handling that allows attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-1769?
The vulnerability affects Open Computer and Software Inventory Next Generation version 1.01.
Can CVE-2009-1769 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1769 can be exploited remotely by attackers to identify valid usernames on the system.
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