CVE-2005-1606 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext credentials from world-readable log files to gain elevated privileges on H-Sphere Winbox systems.
- 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-2005-1606?
CVE-2005-1606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
H-Sphere Winbox 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 RC1 stores sensitive information such as username and password in plaintext in world-readable log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1606?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Positive Software H-Sphere Winbox.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1606?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-1606 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1606 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwgf-rvq6-pgcm.