First published: Fri Aug 22 2014(Updated: )
The RDS Java Client library in IBM Rational Directory Server (RDS) 5.1.1.x before 5.1.1.2 iFix004 and 5.2.x before 5.2.1 iFix003, and Rational Directory Administrator (RDA) 6.0 before iFix002, includes the cleartext root password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a library file.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Rational Directory Administrator | =6.0 | |
IBM Rational Directory Administrator | =6.0.0.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.1.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.1.1.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.1.1.2 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2.0.1 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2.0.2 | |
IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2.1 |
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The severity of CVE-2014-3089 is considered high due to the exposure of sensitive information through cleartext root passwords.
To fix CVE-2014-3089, update IBM Rational Directory Server and Rational Directory Administrator to the latest iFix versions that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2014-3089 affects users of IBM Rational Directory Server versions 5.1.1.x, 5.2.x, and Rational Directory Administrator 6.0 prior to the specified iFix releases.
CVE-2014-3089 is classified as a security vulnerability that exposes sensitive information due to improper handling of cleartext root passwords.
Yes, CVE-2014-3089 can be exploited locally by users who have access to the affected systems.