CVE-2002-1682 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak encryption in NewsReactor allows local users to decrypt stored passwords and access other users' newsgroup accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1682?
CVE-2002-1682 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which could allow local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to other users' newsgroup accounts.
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1682?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Daansystems Newsreactor.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1682 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rjw-v9cx-f327.