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Novell Identity Manager JBoss Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA24104
Release Date: 2007-02-12
Last Update: 2008-10-07
Popularity: 5,301 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Manipulation of data
Exposure of sensitive information
System access
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Workaround

Software:Novell Identity Manager 3.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5750


Description:
Novell has acknowledged a vulnerability in Identity Manager, which can be exploited by malicious users to disclose sensitive information, manipulate data, or potentially to compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA23095

Solution:
The vendor recommends removing the offending service or securing the JBoss JMX and Web Consoles.

Additionally, the vendor has provided some procedures to secure JBoss. See the vendor advisory for details.

Changelog:
2008-10-07: Updated vendor link in the "Original Advisory" section.

Original Advisory:
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3024921

Other References:
SA23095:
http://secunia.com/advisories/23095


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