Vulnerability Note VU#33433
Filemaker Pro 5.0v3 and below does not adequately protect web-enabled databases
Overview
FileMaker may expose data inadvertently.
Description
FileMaker Web Companion prior to version 5.0v4 permits unauthorized access to data even if the database manager believes that data is protected by Field Level Security. |
Impact
Attackers can read information, including items such as passwords, stored in databases thought to be protected. |
Solution
Upgrade to 5.0v4 or later as described in http://www.filemaker.com/support/webcompanion_archive.html#may9. |
Systems Affected
| Vendor | Status | Date Notified | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FileMaker | Vulnerable | 01 May 2000 | 20 Apr 2002 |
CVSS Metrics (Learn More)
| Group | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Base | N/A | N/A |
| Temporal | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental | N/A | N/A |
References
- http://www.blueworld.com/blueworld/news/05.01.00-FM5_Security.html
- http://www.filemaker.com/support/webcompanion_archive.html#may9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1159
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/k-038.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/2212
Credit
Our thanks to Erik C. Thauvin, of Blue World Communications, Inc., who reported this problem to us.
This document was written by Shawn V Hernan.
Other Information
- CVE IDs: CAN-2000-0385
- Date Public: 01 May 2000
- Date First Published: 14 Dec 2000
- Date Last Updated: 17 Jan 2001
- Severity Metric: 12.00
- Document Revision: 10
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This product is provided subject to the Notification as indicated here: http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html#notify
