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Novell Client Challenge Response Client Clipboard Disclosure Weakness
Secunia Advisory: SA28792
Release Date: 2008-02-05
Last Update: 2008-02-12
Popularity: 5,372 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Novell Client for Windows NT/2000/XP 4.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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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.

Change Page:
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