CVE-2007-5373
2.1 · LOWldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as…
Overview
CVE-2007-5373 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ldapscripts ldapscripts. It was published on October 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
ldapscripts 1.4 and 1.7 sends a password as a command line argument when calling some LDAP programs, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments, as demonstrated by a call to ldappasswd in the _changepassword function.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ldapscripts. Update ldapscripts to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2007-5373?
CVE-2007-5373 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ldapscripts ldapscripts. It was published on October 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2007-5373?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5373?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ldapscripts. Update ldapscripts to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5373?
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