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Novell Netware abend.log User Credentials Disclosure
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA20288
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Release Date:
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2006-05-26
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Popularity:
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7,930 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Novell NetWare 6.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2185
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Description:
A security issue has been reported in Novell Netware, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
The problem is that the "groupOperationsMethod()" function in PORTAL.NLM may write user credentials to abend.log in clear text.
The security issue affects NetWare 6.5.
Solution:
Apply HTTP Stack Update for NetWare 6.5 SP5:
http://support.novell.com/servlet/filedownload/sec/ftf/httpstk5.exe
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Original Advisory:
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?2973698.htm
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