Plaintext Administrative Password Exposure in Microsoft Wireless Base Station
CVE-2003-1482
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2003-1482?
The Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station is susceptible to a severe security flaw due to its backup configuration file storing administrative passwords in plaintext. This vulnerability enables local users to access sensitive information, potentially compromising the integrity of the wireless network. Proper security measures should be taken to ensure that sensitive configurations are not exposed, and it is highly recommended that users review the current security practices of their wireless setups.