Vulnerability Description
ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as demonstrated by a call to ldappasswd in the _changepassword function.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ldapscripts | Ldapscripts | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=445582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27111Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29395
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1517
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25982
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37029
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=445582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27111Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29395
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1517
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25982
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37029
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5373?
CVE-2007-5373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as dem...
How severe is CVE-2007-5373?
CVE-2007-5373 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ldapscripts Ldapscripts.