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CVE-2012-2746

First published: Tue Jun 19 2012(Updated: )

389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), when the password of a LDAP user has been changed and audit logging is enabled, saves the new password to the log in plain text, which allows remote authenticated users to read the password.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/389-ds-base<1.3.0.
1.3.0.
Red Hat Directory Server<=8.2
Red Hat Directory Server=7.1
Red Hat Directory Server=8.0
Red Hat Directory Server=8.1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server<=1.2.11.5
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.5
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.5-rc1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.5-rc2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.5-rc3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.5-rc4
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-a2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-a3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-a4
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-rc1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-rc2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-rc3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-rc6
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6-rc7
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.6.1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.7-alpha3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.7.5
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8-alpha1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8-alpha2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8-alpha3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8-rc1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8-rc2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8.1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8.2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.8.3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.9.9
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10-alpha8
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10-rc1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10.1
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10.2
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10.3
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10.4
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.10.7
Red Hat 389 Directory Server=1.2.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2746?

    CVE-2012-2746 has a moderate severity level due to the risk of sensitive password information exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2746?

    To fix CVE-2012-2746, upgrade your version of 389 Directory Server to 1.2.11.6 or later.

  • What types of users are affected by CVE-2012-2746?

    This vulnerability affects remote authenticated users who can access the audit logs.

  • What versions of 389 Directory Server are vulnerable to CVE-2012-2746?

    CVE-2012-2746 affects versions prior to 1.2.11.6 of 389 Directory Server.

  • Can I mitigate CVE-2012-2746 without upgrading?

    Mitigation without upgrading is not recommended as it involves complex configurations that may not completely eliminate the risk.

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