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IT25642: PASSWORD IS STORED IN RAM MEMORY IN CLEAR TEXT

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Password is stored in RAM memory in clear text.
The request on the login page containing the username and
password of the user is also stored in the browser's memory
can be read with the use of memory reading tools.

So, if a user left the browser window open after logout, an
adversary can steal the password from the memory.

Local fix

  • RTC - 544994

Problem summary

  • Users Affected:
All

Problem Description:
Password is stored in clear text in the memory.

Plaforms Affected:
All

Problem conclusion

  • Resolution Summary:

A code fix is provided.

Delivered In:
5020603_6

Temporary fix

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    IT25642
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  • Reported component name
    STR B2B INTEGRA
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  • Reported component ID
    5725D0600
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  • Reported release
    526
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  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
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  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
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  • Submitted date
    2018-07-11
    • 

  • Closed date
    2018-07-15
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2018-07-16
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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    STR B2B INTEGRA
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  • Fixed component ID
    5725D0600
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            Modified date:
            

            11 September 2023
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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