CVE-2008-6797 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can sniff network traffic to obtain cleartext credentials exchanged between Mitel NuPoint Messenger and Exchange servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6797?
CVE-2008-6797 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The server in Mitel NuPoint Messenger R11 and R3 sends usernames and passwords in cleartext to Exchange servers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mitel Mitel Nupoint Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-6797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x6q-qwc2-6p58.