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.
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2136 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.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T08:49:58.595Z

Reserved: 2008-05-12T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2008-2139

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2008-05-12T17:20:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Link: CVE-2008-2139

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