RealNetworks RealServer 6.0.3.353 Password rmserver.cfg cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in RealNetworks RealServer 6.0.3.353. This affects an unknown part of the file rmserver.cfg of the component Password Handler. The manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1369. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in RealNetworks RealServer 6.0.3.353. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file rmserver.cfg of the component Password Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Real Media RealServer (rmserver) 6.0.3.353 stores a password in plaintext in the world-readable rmserver.cfg file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was published 04/14/1999 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1369. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1555 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/14/1999 🔍
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06/20/2014 +5546 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1369 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14610

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 23:36
Updated: 04/19/2026 02:04
Changes: 06/20/2014 23:36 (44), 05/20/2018 11:18 (6), 04/19/2026 02:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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