CVE-2005-0823 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read cleartext credentials from a text file to gain unauthorized access and privileges in ThePoolClub games.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0823?
CVE-2005-0823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ThePoolClub (1) iPool and (2) iSnooker 1.6.81 and earlier stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in the MyDetails.txt file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0823?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Thepoolclub Ipool, Thepoolclub Isnooker.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0823?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0823 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0823 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0823 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chxj-9q88-c59p.