Description
When configured to store configuration information in an LDAP directory, Shiva Access Manager 5.0.0 stores the root DN (Distinguished Name) name and password in cleartext in a file that is world readable, which allows local users to compromise the LDAP server.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Intel Corporation Shiva Access Manager 5.0 - Solaris World Readable LDAP Password EDB-20003 · local · Jun 6, 2000 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 20000606 Shiva Access Manager 5.0.0 Plaintext LDAP root password. mailing-list
- shiva-plaintext-ldap-password(4612) vdb-entry
- 1329 vdb-entry