CVE-2008-4294
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CVE-2008-4294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Netcool/Webtop 2.1 before 2.1.0.5 preserves cached user privileges after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation, as demonstrated by a root session that is still valid after a subsequent read-only session has begun.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Tivoli Netcool/Webtop 2.1 before 2.1.0.5 preserves cached user privileges after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation, as demonstrated by a root session that is still valid after a subsequent read-only session has begun.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Netcool Webtop | 2.1.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32036Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32036Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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