83458 : Internet Config for MacOS Preferences File Password Encryption Weakness
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-07-28

Description

Internet Config for MacOS contains a flaw related to the preferences file in the preferences folder. The issue is triggered by the encryption used to protect the preferences file being weak and easily broken. This may allow an attacker to more easily gain access to password information.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Solution Unknown
Exploit: Exploit Public
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

OSVDB is not aware of a solution for this vulnerability.

Products

Quinn 'the Eskimo' and Peter N. Lewis
Internet Config for MacOS
1.0
2.0

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