CVE-2001-1003 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

Respondus 1.1.2 for WebCT uses weak encryption to remember usernames and passwords, which allows local users who can read the WEBCT.SVR file to decrypt the passwords and gain additional privileges.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webct	Respondus	1.1.2

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99859557930285&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99859557930285&w=2

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-1003?

CVE-2001-1003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Respondus 1.1.2 for WebCT uses weak encryption to remember usernames and passwords, which allows local users who can read the WEBCT.SVR file to decrypt the passwords and gain additional privileges.

How severe is CVE-2001-1003?

CVE-2001-1003 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1003?

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