Title: iPlanet CMS/Netscape Directory Server Plaintext Administrative Password Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
Both iPlanet Certificate Management System (CMS) and Netscape Directory Server store its administrative password in plaintext under \admin-serv\config\adm.conf. Successful retrieval of the password would yield administrative control over the application. The password may be acquired by utilizing the techniques described in "iPlanet CMS/Netscape Directory Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability" (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1839).
Affected Products:
- Netscape Directory Server 4.12.0
- iPlanet E-Commerce Solutions iPlanet Certificate Management System 4.2.0 for Windows NT 4.0
References:
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