CryptoBuddy stores bytes of passwords in plain text
| cryptobuddy-plaintext-password-bytes (11297) |  Low Risk |
Description:
CryptoBuddy stores bytes 53 through 55 of a 55 byte or longer password in plain text. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to launch brute force password guessing attacks against the system to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Feb 09 2003 - 20:14:06 CST : RTS CryptoBuddy Multiple Encryption Implementation Vulnerabilities.
- Research Triangle Software Web site: CryptoStick® Software Suite.
- CVE-2003-1390: RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier stores bytes 53 through 55 of a 55-byte passphrase in plaintext, which makes it easier for local users to guess the passphrase.
Platforms Affected:
- Research Triangle Software CryptoBuddy 1.2 and prior
Reported:
Feb 09, 2003
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