CVE-2005-4860 Weak cryptography in n/a
Local users can gain privileges by decrypting passwords stored with weak static substitution cryptography in the Spectrum Cash Receipting System.
- 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-2005-4860?
CVE-2005-4860 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4860?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spectrumcu Cash Receipting System.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-4860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j3h-rx7g-x4p6.