CVE - CVE-2008-2139

CVE-ID
CVE-2008-2139	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.
References
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CONFIRM:http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148 XF:rootpw-rpath-appliance-csrf(42393) URL:https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393 XF:rootpw-rpath-appliance-privilege-escalation(42394) URL:https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394
Assigning CNA
MITRE Corporation
Date Record Created
20080512	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20080512)
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Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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