CVE-2009-2312 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Local attackers can read cleartext credentials from config.txt to gain privileges due to insecure file permissions.
- 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-2009-2312?
CVE-2009-2312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 stores user credentials in cleartext in config.txt and uses insecure permissions for this file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2312?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Smartfilter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2312?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2312 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2312 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2312 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2424-8qh4-3ggg.