# CVE-2009-1076: Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 responds differently to failed use of the end-user question-based login feature depen

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-25 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 responds differently to failed use of the end-user question-based login feature depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

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## References

- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140936-01-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253267-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-137621-11-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021881
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34191
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_java
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0797
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34380

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