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BEA WebLogic Database Password Stored in Plain Text Issue
Secunia Advisory:	SA11357	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2004-04-14
Last Update:	2005-03-14
Popularity:	7,999 views

Critical:	Not critical
Impact:	Exposure of sensitive information
Where:	Local system
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

Software:	BEA WebLogic Express 6.x BEA WebLogic Express 7.x BEA WebLogic Express 8.x BEA WebLogic Server 6.x BEA WebLogic Server 7.x BEA WebLogic Server 8.x

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CVE reference:	CVE-2004-1758

Description: A security issue has been discovered in WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information. The problem arises if a JDBC connection pool isn't targeted at a server and has a username and password specified. This causes WebLogic to store the credentials in clear text in the "config.xml" file. Solution: An update is available. WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 8.1 Service Pack 2: ftp://ftpna.beasys.com/pub/releases/security/CR128888_81sp2.jar WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 7.0: Upgrade to Service Pack 5. WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express version 6.1 Service Pack 6: ftp://ftpna.beasys.com/pub/releases/security/CR128888_61sp6.jar Provided and/or discovered by: Reported by vendor. Changelog: 2004-04-20: Added link to US-CERT vulnerability note. 2005-03-14: Added CVE reference. Original Advisory: http://dev2dev.bea.com/resourcelibrary/advisoriesnotifications/BEA04_53.00.jsp Other References: US-CERT VU#920238: http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920238

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