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CVE-2008-5326: The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1 before 7.0.1.3 on...

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1 before 7.0.1.3 on Windows allows local users to obtain (1) user and (2) database passwords by using a password revealer utility on a field containing a series of asterisks.

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CVE-2008-5326 is a local password disclosure issue in IBM Rational ClearQuest on Windows. A local user could reveal masked user and database passwords shown as asterisks in the ClearQuest Maintenance Tool. Business impact depends on who can access affected workstations and whether those credentials protect sensitive ClearQuest repositories. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows systems running the affected ClearQuest versions where local users can access the Maintenance Tool. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated in the provided sources. Treat as a moderate legacy application risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but disclosed database credentials can create broader access if affected ClearQuest systems remain in use. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ClearQuest 7.0.0 deployments to 7.0.0.4 or later.; Upgrade ClearQuest 7.0.1 deployments to 7.0.1.3 or later.; Review IBM advisory PK30938 for official remediation details..

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