CVE-2012-5930
medium
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
6.4
VIR risk
6.4
Description
The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — https://www.netiq.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011385
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| microfocus | privileged_user_manager | 2.3.0 | |
| microfocus | privileged_user_manager | 2.3.1 | |
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=K6-PmbPjduA~
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_novell_netiq_i.htm
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_novell_netiq_i_adv.htm
- https://www.netiq.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011385
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=K6-PmbPjduA~
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_novell_netiq_i.htm
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_novell_netiq_i_adv.htm
- https://www.netiq.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011385
CWEs
CWE-287
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.