CVE-2004-2436 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Local attackers can read the SA database password from a batch file to escalate privileges in CA Unicenter Common Services.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-2436?
CVE-2004-2436 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Computer Associates Unicenter Common Services 3.0 and earlier stores the database "SA" password in cleartext in the TndAddNspTmp.bat file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2436?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Broadcom Common Services, Broadcom Unicenter Network and Systems Management, Broadcom Unicenter Serviceplus Service Desk.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2436?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2436 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-2436 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2436 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3vf-mm32-hh2j.