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CVE-2008-0441: IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager (TBSM) 4.1.1 stores passwords in cleartext (1) after external authentic...

IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager (TBSM) 4.1.1 stores passwords in cleartext (1) after external authentication, which triggers writing the password to SM_server.log; and (2) after a reconfig action; which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

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IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager 4.1.1 could write user passwords in clear text to a server log or after reconfiguration. The main business risk is credential exposure to local users who can read those files, potentially enabling follow-on access to connected systems. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running IBM TBSM 4.1.1, especially where external authentication or reconfiguration occurred and local users can access TBSM logs. Treat this as a legacy credential exposure issue. Prioritize discovery and log access control if TBSM 4.1.1 is still present, then rotate any exposed credentials. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager 4.1.1 remains deployed or retained in legacy environments.; Review IBM support guidance before applying fixes because the bundle does not name a specific patch.; Restrict SM_server.log and related TBSM log access to only required administrators..

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