Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a password exposure issue in older Sybase EAServer GUI password entry. A local user on the same system could obtain cleartext passwords while they are entered. Business risk depends heavily on whether these legacy EAServer versions remain in use and who has local access. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Sybase EAServer 5.0, 5.2, or 5.3 on the listed Unix/Linux platforms with GUI-based administration or credential entry. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not evidenced as internet-scale or actively exploited, but cleartext credential disclosure can materially increase risk on shared or poorly controlled legacy servers. Mitigation focus: Check Sybase vendor advisory details for supported fixes or workarounds.; Inventory and decommission unsupported Sybase EAServer 5.x installations where possible.; Restrict local shell, desktop, and administrative access to affected hosts..
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- sybase-easerver-jpasswordfield-obtain-info(26567)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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