Vulnerability Description
The Change My Password implementation in the admin interface in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not enforce the RequiresChallenge property setting, which allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of other users, as demonstrated by changing the administrator's password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java System Identity Manager | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34380Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021881
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-137621-11-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139010-06-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140935-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140936-01-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253267-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34191ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0797Vendor Advisory
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34380Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021881
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-137621-11-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139010-06-1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1077?
CVE-2009-1077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Change My Password implementation in the admin interface in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not enforce the RequiresChallenge property setting, which allows remote auth...
How severe is CVE-2009-1077?
CVE-2009-1077 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java System Identity Manager.