CVE-2005-2868 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext passwords and proxy settings from the configuration file in ZipTorrent.
- 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-2005-2868?
CVE-2005-2868 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext in the pref.txt file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as proxy server information and passwords.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2868?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ziptorrent Ziptorrent.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2868?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2868 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2868 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pgm-h8pf-fjp8.