Vulnerability Description
Blackboard Academic Suite 6.0 and earlier does not properly clear session information when de-authenticating a user who is idle, which allows subsequent users to log in as the previous user and gain privileges. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "This is a customer specific issue related to their Kerberos authentication single sign-on application and not a vulnerability in the Blackboard product.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackboard | Blackboard | 5.0 |
| Blackboard | Blackboard Academic Suite | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/28023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423686/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423778/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16438
- http://www.osvdb.org/28023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423686/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423778/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16438
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0511?
CVE-2006-0511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Blackboard Academic Suite 6.0 and earlier does not properly clear session information when de-authenticating a user who is idle, which allows subsequent users to log in as the previous user and gain p...
How severe is CVE-2006-0511?
CVE-2006-0511 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blackboard Blackboard, Blackboard Blackboard Academic Suite.