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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2008.0281 -- [Win][Linux][HP-UX][Solaris][AIX]
IBM Rational ClearQuest Web Username Enumeration Exposure
and User Information Disclosure
18 March 2008
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM Rational ClearQuest version 7.0.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest version 7.0.0.2
Publisher: IBM
Operating System: Windows
Linux variants
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
Impact: Access Confidential Data
Reduced Security
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CVE-2008-1287 CVE-2008-1288
Original Bulletin: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK55753
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK55561
Comment: This ESB contains two (2) separate IBM advisories.
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PK55561: Security vulnerability from unsuccessful login attempts (3.2.1)
Fixes are available
IBM Rational ClearQuest iFix (7.0.1.1_IFIX01) for version 7.0.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest iFix (7.0.0.2_IFIX01) for version 7.0.0.2
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM Rational ClearQuest Web: The error messages produced by unsuccessful
login attempts make it possible to perform scripted username enumeration
through the login pages within the application.
Local fix
Problem summary
In ClearQuest web it is possible to perform scripted username enumeration
exposing a security vulnerability from unsuccessful login attempts.
Problem conclusion
Fixed in ClearQuest web 7.0.1.1-ifix01 and 7.0.0.2-ifix01.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR information
APAR number PK55561
Reported component name CLEARQUEST WIN
Reported component ID 5724G3600
Reported release 700
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Special Attention NoSpecatt
Submitted date 2007-10-26
Closed date 2008-03-04
Last modified date 2008-03-04
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
Publications Referenced
Fix information
Fixed component name CLEARQUEST WIN
Fixed component ID 5724G3600
Applicable component levels
R700 PSN UP
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PK55753: User identifier contained within cookie (Security vulnerability 3.2.2)
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The ClearQuest application uses session cookies that contain information
about the user.
Local fix
Problem summary
In ClearQuest Web, session cookies remained that contain
information about the user.
Problem conclusion
Fixed in ClearQuest 7.0.1.1-ifix01 and 7.0.0.2-ifix01.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR information
APAR number PK55753
Reported component name CLEARQUEST WIN
Reported component ID 5724G3600
Reported release 700
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Special Attention NoSpecatt
Submitted date 2007-10-31
Closed date 2008-03-04
Last modified date 2008-03-04
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
Publications Referenced
Fix information
Fixed component name CLEARQUEST WIN
Fixed component ID 5724G3600
Applicable component levels
R700 PSN UP
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