CVE-2004-1851 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can brute force weak encryption keys in Dameware Mini Remote Control to obtain sensitive information.

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-2004-1851?

CVE-2004-1851 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 uses insufficiently random data to create the encryption key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via brute force guessing.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1851 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-1851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p684-hxfc-rq65.

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