Vulnerability Description
Sybase EAServer 5.0 for HP-UX Itanium, 5.2 for IBM AIX, HP-UX PA-RISC, Linux x86, and Sun Solaris SPARC, and 5.3 for Sun Solaris SPARC does not properly protect passwords when they are being entered via the GUI, which allows local users to obtain the cleartext passwords via the getSelectedText function in javax.swing.JPasswordField component.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sybase | Easerver | 5.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20145PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18036Patch
- http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1040665Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1869
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26567
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20145PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18036Patch
- http://www.sybase.com/detail?id=1040665Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1869
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26567
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2539?
CVE-2006-2539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). Sybase EAServer 5.0 for HP-UX Itanium, 5.2 for IBM AIX, HP-UX PA-RISC, Linux x86, and Sun Solaris SPARC, and 5.3 for Sun Solaris SPARC does not properly protect passwords when they are being entered v...
How severe is CVE-2006-2539?
CVE-2006-2539 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sybase Easerver.