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"From 2007 to 2009 vulnerabilities in a typical end-user PC almost doubled from about 220 to 420."

Non-Microsoft software to blame for increase in vulnerabilities affecting typical Windows end-users, read more:

http://secunia.com/gfx/pdf/Secunia_Half_Year_Report_2010.pdf


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TITLE:
IBM Tivoli Directory Server DB2 Password Information Disclosure

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA40734

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https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=40734

RELEASE DATE:
2010-07-29

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DESCRIPTION:
A security issue has been reported in IBM Tivoli Directory Server,
which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose
sensitive information.

The security issue is caused due to the TDS installer storing the DB2
admin password in cleartext in the "ldapinst.log" file.

The security issue is reported in version 6.1.

SOLUTION:
Apply Interim Fix 6.1.0.4-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 or APAR IO12776.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Reported by the vendor.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24027450
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IO12776

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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

EXPLOIT:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

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