RealNetworks RealSystem G2 Server Configuration File missing encryption

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A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks RealSystem G2 Server (affected version not known). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Configuration File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

RealSystem G2 server stores the administrator password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 12/10/1998 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1282. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (1542).

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Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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06/19/2014 +5670 days 🔍
04/03/2019 +1749 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1282 (🔍)
X-Force: 1542 - RealSystem G2 server readable configuration file

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 22:59
Updated: 04/03/2019 22:17
Changes: 06/19/2014 22:59 (40), 04/03/2019 22:17 (11)
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