CVE-2016-5683 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

ReadyDesk 9.1 allows local users to determine cleartext SQL Server credentials by reading the SQL_Config.aspx file and decrypting data with a hardcoded key in the ReadyDesk.dll file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Readydesk	Readydesk	9.1

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/294272Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92487
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/294272Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92487

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5683?

CVE-2016-5683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). ReadyDesk 9.1 allows local users to determine cleartext SQL Server credentials by reading the SQL_Config.aspx file and decrypting data with a hardcoded key in the ReadyDesk.dll file.

How severe is CVE-2016-5683?

CVE-2016-5683 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5683?

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