CVE-2008-1287

Description

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.1.1 and 7.0.0.2 generates different error messages depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate usernames.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019566 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41042 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/29280 patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK55561 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28132 patch vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0804/references vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1287?
CVE-2008-1287 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1287?
To fix CVE-2008-1287, 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-2008-1287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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