Vulnerability Description
IBM Tivoli Netcool/Webtop 2.1 before 2.1.0.5 preserves cached user privileges after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation, as demonstrated by a root session that is still valid after a subsequent read-only session has begun.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Netcool Webtop | 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32036Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24018932Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ21888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31414
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2690
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45419
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32036Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24018932Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ21888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31414
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2690
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45419
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4294?
CVE-2008-4294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). IBM Tivoli Netcool/Webtop 2.1 before 2.1.0.5 preserves cached user privileges after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation, as de...
How severe is CVE-2008-4294?
CVE-2008-4294 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Netcool Webtop.