CVE-2000-0492 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Passwd	Passwd	1.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0450.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1300
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0450.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1300

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0492?

CVE-2000-0492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.

How severe is CVE-2000-0492?

CVE-2000-0492 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0492?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Passwd Passwd.