CVE-2005-4145 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can brute-force the weak default database password to gain unauthorized access to the Lyris ListManager MSDE database.

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-2005-4145?

CVE-2005-4145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The MSDE version of Lyris ListManager 5.0 through 8.9b configures the sa account in the database to use a password with a small search space ("lyris" and up to 5 digits, possibly from the process ID), which allows remote attackers to gain access via a brute force attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lyris Technologies Inc Listmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-4145 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4145 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-857q-ccvw-898p.

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