VDB-14869 · CVE-1999-0932 · BID 735

Mediahouse Statistics Server 5.1 ss.cfg cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Mediahouse Statistics Server 5.1. This affects an unknown function of the file ss.cfg. This manipulation causes cleartext storage. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0932. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mediahouse Statistics Server 5.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ss.cfg. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Mediahouse Statistics Server allows remote attackers to read the administrator password, which is stored in cleartext in the ss.cfg file.

The weakness was shared 09/30/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0932. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 735†). The entry VDB-14868 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Mediahouse

Name

Statistics Server

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Statistics Server 5.3

Timelineinfo

09/30/1999 🔍
09/30/1999 +0 days 🔍
09/30/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +5378 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0932 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0932
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14869
SecurityFocus: 735 - Mediahouse Statistics Server Cleartext Password Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:38
Updated: 04/19/2026 12:30
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:38 (40), 04/04/2019 18:53 (13), 04/19/2026 12:30 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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