CVE-2005-4683: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4683: PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis....

PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offline.sh.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

PADL MigrationTools 46 can leave a world-readable temporary file containing /etc/shadow data when certain migration scripts fail. That file may expose password-hash material to local users. The business risk is limited to systems where this legacy tool is installed and used, especially shared Unix or Linux hosts. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems using PADL MigrationTools 46 for NIS, NIS+, NetInfo, or LDAP migration workflows. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources; this appears primarily local or operational. Treat as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize shared administrative servers and any host where password migration workflows were run or could fail while exposing sensitive files. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for MigrationTools 46 fixes or replacement packages.; Remove MigrationTools where no longer needed on production systems.; Restrict access to shared systems running migration scripts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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migrationtools-nisldif-info-disclosure(42335)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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