AJLogin ajlogin.mdb information disclosure
| ajlogin-ajlogin-info-disclosure (31331) |  Low Risk |
Description:
AJLogin could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on the ajlogin.mdb file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive user information, which could be used to launch further attacks against the affected system.
In the readme, the vendor states that the database should be stored in an off-line folder on the Web server. The connection string in config.asp should also be changed. These actions will prevent this vulnerability.
Platforms Affected:
- RandomRavings.com, AJLogin 3.5
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Jan 07 2007 - 03:46:07 CST , AJLogin v3.5 Remote Password Disclosure Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-01/0180.html.
- RandomRavings Web site, AJLogin at http://www.randomravings.com/ajasp/.
- CVE-2007-0153: AJLogin 3.5 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for ajlogin.mdb.
Reported:
Jan 07, 2007
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