83461 : ELS Screen to Screen Authorization File Local Encoded Password Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-07-30

Description

ELS Screen to Screen contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. This issue is triggered due to password information being stored in the "Authorization" file. The encoded system protecting this file is considered weak and is able to be decoded. This issues may allow a local attacker to gain access to password information.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Solution Unknown
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Uncoordinated Disclosure
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

OSVDB is not aware of a solution for this vulnerability.

Products

ELS
Screen to Screen
1.0

References

  • Exploit Database: 19437
  • Bugtraq ID: 551
  • Related OSVDB ID: 83460

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