MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-2008-5328

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authen...

Vulnerability Description

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by locating the password object within the object tree during an import process.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmRational Clearquest<= 7.0.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7 stores the database password in cleartext in an object in a ClearQuest connection profile or export file, which allows remote authen...

How severe is CVE-2008-5328?

CVE-2008-5328 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5328?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Rational Clearquest.