CVE-2012-2165: Infoleak

Published Aug 17, 2012
·
Updated

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.

Affected Software

18 affected components
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.7
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.1.8
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.4
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.5
IBM Rational ClearQuest=7.1.2.6
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest=8.0.0.2

Event History

Aug 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2165?

CVE-2012-2165 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2165?

To fix CVE-2012-2165, update IBM Rational ClearQuest to version 7.1.2.7 or later for 7.1.x, or version 8.0.0.3 or later for 8.x.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-2165?

Users of IBM Rational ClearQuest versions 7.1.1.x and 8.0.0.x with authentication enabled are affected by CVE-2012-2165.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-2165 enable?

CVE-2012-2165 allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes, potentially enabling further exploitation.

5

Is authentication required for the exploitation of CVE-2012-2165?

Yes, CVE-2012-2165 requires the attacker to be a remote authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.

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