Oracle HTML DB install.lst plaintext password
| oracle-htmldb-install-plaintext-password (22542) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle HTML DB stores the SYS password in plaintext in the install.lst file during installation. A local attacker could obtain the SYS password.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Critical Patch Update - April 2005. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Oct 07 2005 - 04:32:48 CDT: Plaintext Password Vulnerabilitiy during Installation of Oracle HTMLDB.
- Oracle - Critical Patch Update - April 2005: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2005.
- Oracle HTML DB Web site: Oracle HTML DB.
- BID-13139: Oracle Multiple Vulnerabilities
- BID-15033: Oracle HTML DB Plaintext Password Storage Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-3203: The manual installation of Oracle HTML DB (HTMLDB) 1.3 through 1.3.6 stores the SYS password in install.lst in plaintext, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- SA14935: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle HTML DB 1.3
- Oracle HTML DB 1.3.6
Reported:
Oct 07, 2005
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