CVE-2008-2139

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 6.5 Medium

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2008-05-12

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-264

Affected products

• Appliance Platform Agent (Rpath)

References

• http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394