CVE-2000-0516

Description

When configured to store configuration information in an LDAP directory, Shiva Access Manager 5.0.0 stores the root DN (Distinguished Name) name and password in cleartext in a file that is world readable, which allows local users to compromise the LDAP server.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.15%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0008.html	mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4612	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1329	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0516?: CVE-2000-0516 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0516?: To fix CVE-2000-0516, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0516 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0516 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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