Specifications

SPECTRUM Software Release Notice (SSRN)
For SPECTRUM 6.6 with Service Pack 2 CD release
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4 The Remedy password for the required
SPECTRUM user is stored as a standard
text value in the AR System Gateway
resource file (.arsgrc). This value is not
encrypted and could be cause for
concern with regard to security.
The Remedy API requires the password
field in the ARControlStruct passed to
AR V er ify Us e r t o be “cl ea r te xt” acc or d in g
to the Remedy Programmer's Guide:
“The password for the specified user
name, in clear text. The API encrypts this
parameter before sending it to the
server.”
Ensure that permissions allow only
appropriate individuals access to the
.arsgrc file.
Note: Make sure that the owner of the
ARSGATED.PL, ARSGATED.DAEMON/
EXE and ARS_CONFIG.PL have r/w
permissions to this file or their respective
operations will fail.
Known Anomalies: AR System Gateway
Item Description Solution