Weak Encryption Vulnerability in Alt-N Technologies Mdaemon
CVE-2002-1739

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Alt-n

Status
Mdaemon
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2002

What is CVE-2002-1739?

Alt-N Technologies Mdaemon versions 5.0 through 5.0.6 utilize a weak encryption algorithm to safeguard user passwords. This vulnerability permits local users to potentially crack these passwords, thereby compromising account security. Organizations using affected versions should consider updating to secure their password storage mechanisms and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9025
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271374
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4686
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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