Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in Cisco ACE Application Control Engine
CVE-2009-0742

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 February 2009

Summary

The Cisco ACE Application Control Engine Modules and the Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine Appliance are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows sensitive information to be accessed through the default storage of usernames in cleartext. This design flaw means that attackers with local access could potentially exploit this weakness to retrieve sensitive credentials, emphasizing the importance of implementing robust security measures to safeguard stored information.

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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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