NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which could allow local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to other users newsgroup accounts.
Weakness
The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsreactor | Daansystems | 1.0 (including) | 1.0 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/112.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/192.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/20.html
References
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5SP0P0K60C.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3927
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7968