CVE-2011-2223: novell data_synchronizer Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2011-2223 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in novell data_synchronizer. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 09-08-2011
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Mobility Pack before 1.2 in Novell Data Synchronizer 1.x through 1.1.2 build 428 sends the Admin LDAP password in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.