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Adobe Contribute Publishing Server Logfile Password Disclosure
Secunia Advisory: SA22329
Release Date: 2006-10-11
Popularity: 4,120 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Workaround

Software:Adobe Contribute Publishing Server 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5199


Description:
A security issue has been reported in Adobe Contribute Publishing Server, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose sensitive information.

The security issue is due to the Contribute Publishing Server administrator password being stored unencrypted and insecurely in the "installvariables.properties" log file during the installation process.

Solution:
The vendor recommends deleting the reported file and to change the administrator password.

Provided and/or discovered by:
The vendor credits Seth Stein.

Original Advisory:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-15.html


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