APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
It is possible to use an external password tool in Windows to di splay the information concealed in ClearQuest by a string of ast erisks. This includes user and database passwords.
Local fix
Problem summary
A security vulnerability exists in the ClearQuest Maintenance Tool.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available in ClearQuest versions 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1.3
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PK30938
Reported component name
CLEARQUEST WIN
Reported component ID
5724G3600
Reported release
605
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2006-09-05
Closed date
2008-11-30
Last modified date
2008-11-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
CLEARQUEST WIN
Fixed component ID
5724G3600
Applicable component levels
R605 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 November 2008