NetSupport School Pro Client32.ini file weak encryption algorithm
| netsupportschoolpro-weak-encryption (15621) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
NetSupport School Pro uses a weak encryption method that could allow a local attacker to obtain user passwords. NetSupport School Pro stores user passwords in the Client32.ini using a weak encryption algorithm. This could allow a local attacker to access these files and decrypt the passwords.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 6, 2008.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Thu Mar 25 2004 - 21:13:21 CST: NetSupport School Pro: Password encryption weaknesses.
- NetSupport Incorporated Web site: NetSupport School Networked Classrooms.
- BID-9981: NetSupport School Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1861: Invision NetSupport School Pro uses a weak encryption algorithm to encrypt passwords, which allows local users to obtain passwords.
- OSVDB ID: 16733: NetSupport School Pro Password Storage Encryption Weakness
Platforms Affected:
- NetSupport Limited NetSupport School Pro
Reported:
Mar 25, 2004
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