CVE-2000-0300 Weak cryptography in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Weak default encryption in PcAnywhere allows remote attackers to sniff traffic and decrypt credentials, leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2000-0300?

CVE-2000-0300 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default encryption method of PcAnywhere 9.x uses weak encryption, which allows remote attackers to sniff and decrypt PcAnywhere or NT domain accounts.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0300?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Pcanywhere.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0300?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0300 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0300 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fvrm-4gj8-jr73.

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