CVE-2011-2142: Medium severity ibm datacap vulnerability
Published May 16, 2011
·Updated
The Web Client Service in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture 8.0.1 before FP1 requires a cleartext password, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture=8.0.1
Event History
May 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2142?
CVE-2011-2142 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the requirement of cleartext passwords.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2142?
To fix CVE-2011-2142, upgrade to IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture version 8.0.1 FP1 or later.
3
What impact can CVE-2011-2142 have on my system?
CVE-2011-2142 can expose sensitive passwords in cleartext, leading to potential unauthorized access.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-2142?
CVE-2011-2142 affects IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture version 8.0.1 prior to FP1.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2142 if I cannot upgrade?
There is no specified workaround for CVE-2011-2142; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.