IBM InfoSphere Information Server login page password disclosure
| ibm-iis-loginpage-password-disclosure (78906) |  Low Risk |
Description:
An error in IBM InfoSphere Information Server related to auto-complete being enabled on the login page could allow a local attacker to obtain password information.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Refer to IBM Security Bulletin 1623501 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- IBM Security Bulletin 1623501: Multiple security vulnerabilities in the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Suite.
- CVE-2012-4832: Information Services Framework (ISF) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 and InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for the password field on the login page, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.1
- IBM InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.2
- IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1
- IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5
- IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.7
Reported:
Jan 11, 2013
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