iSnooker MyDetails.txt file plaintext password
| isnooker-mydetails-plaintext-password (19718) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
iSnooker could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information. iSnooker stores passwords in plain text in the Program Files\TheSnookerClub\Snooker\MyDetails.txt file. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the file to view passwords in plain text.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- iSnooker Web site: The Snooker Club.
- BID-12830: ThePoolClub IPool/ISnooker Insecure Local Credential Storage Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0823: ThePoolClub (1) iPool and (2) iSnooker 1.6.81 and earlier stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in the MyDetails.txt file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- SA14629: iPool / iSnooker Sensitive Information Disclosure
- SECTRACK ID: 1013458: iPool Discloses Passwords to Local Users
- SECTRACK ID: 1013459: iSnooker Discloses Passwords to Local Users
Platforms Affected:
- Memir Software iSnooker 1.6.81 and prior
Reported:
Mar 16, 2005
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