ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 Password missing encryption

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A vulnerability has been found in ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 (File Transfer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Password Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 uses weak encryption for user passwords, which allows an attacker with access to the password file to gain privileges.

The weakness was disclosed 07/12/2001 by ByteRage as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1142. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6848), Exploit-DB (21009), SecurityFocus (BID 3029†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3329†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: ByteRage
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1142 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1142
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16987
X-Force: 6848
SecurityFocus: 3029 - ArGoSoft FTP Server Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3329 - ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 User Weak Encryption, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 01:09 PM
Updated: 03/02/2025 09:45 PM
Changes: 07/07/2014 01:09 PM (62), 05/18/2019 10:21 PM (2), 03/02/2025 09:45 PM (21)
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