Oracle Formsbuilder password information disclosure
| formsbuilder-password-info-disclosure (21343) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Oracle Formsbuilder could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the storing of the username and password of the database connection in plaintext in temporary files. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain user credentials and other sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle, Forms Builder 9.0.4
Remedy:
Apply the Critical Patch Update - July 2005, available from the Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory dated July 2005. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory dated July 2005, Critical Patch Update - July 2005 at http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujul2005.html.
- Oracle9i Forms Web site, Oracle9i Forms Technical Information at http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/techlisting9i.html.
- Red-Database-Security Advisory AKSEC2003-006, Oracle Forms Builder Password in Temp Files at http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_formsbuilder_temp_file_issue.html.
- CVE-2005-2293: Oracle Formsbuilder 9.0.4 stores database usernames and passwords in a temporary file, which is not deleted after it is used, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
- SA15991: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jul 12, 2005
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