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Novell Client Challenge Response Client Clipboard Disclosure Weakness
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28792
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Release Date:
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2008-02-05
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Last Update:
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2008-02-12
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Popularity:
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3,698 views
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Critical:
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Not 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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| Software: | Novell Client for Windows NT/2000/XP 4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-0663
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Description:
A weakness has been reported in the Challenge Response Client included in Novell Client, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose potentially sensitive information.
The weakness is caused due to the Challenge Response Client allowing a user to paste the contents of the clipboard to the Challenge Question dialog box when the system is locked.
This may be related to:
SA20194
The weakness is reported in Challenge Response Client 2.7.5 included in Novell Client 4.91 SP4. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to Challenge Response Client version 2.7.6 FTF or later.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2008-02-12: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
https://secure-support.novell.com/Kan...lishing/686/3726376_f.SAL_Public.html
Other References:
SA20194:
http://secunia.com/advisories/20194/
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