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Microsoft Project Server Information Disclosure Security Issue
Secunia Advisory: SA23391
Release Date: 2006-12-18
Last Update: 2006-12-21
Popularity: 6,057 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Microsoft Project Server 2003

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-6617


Description:
Brett Moore has reported a security Issue in Microsoft Project Server, which can be exploited by malicious users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.

The problem is that POST requests sent to projectserver/logon/pdsrequest.asp can be exploited to gain knowledge of the username and password of the MSProjectUser account.

The security issue is reported in Microsoft Project Server 2003. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Grant access to trusted users only.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Brett Moore, Security-Assessment.com.

Changelog:
2006-12-21: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051316.html


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