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Novell eDirectory NMAS Password Challenge Bypass
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16267
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Release Date:
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2005-07-29
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Popularity:
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8,117 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Novell eDirectory 8.x
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Description:
A security issue has been reported in Novell eDirectory, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The problem is caused due to an error in the NMAS (Novell Modular Authentication Service) component in the Forgotten Password portal. This makes it possible to change a user's password without answering the challenge question.
Solution:
Update to NMAS version 2.3.8.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.
Original Advisory:
Novell:
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2971485.htm
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