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3.5

IBM Rational ClearQuest could expose password hashes

CVE-2012-2165 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7.1.2.7 and 8.0.0.3 can let a signed-in user read other users' password hashes when authentication is turned on. This could allow attackers to crack passwords and gain unauthorized access. Update to the latest released versions or disable ClearQuest Authentication until the software is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm rational_clearquest 7.1.1.1
7.1.1.2
7.1.1.3
7.1.1.4
7.1.1.5
7.1.1.6
7.1.1.7
7.1.1.8
7.1.2
7.1.2.1
7.1.2.2
7.1.2.3
6 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.
IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.5 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published17 Aug 2012
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-2165 · NVD
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