CVE-2009-2429 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read cleartext credentials from backup files with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2009-2429?
CVE-2009-2429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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 admin_backup.xml files and uses insecure permissions for these files, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2429?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Smartfilter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2429?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2429 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2429 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9f4m-hww2-fg52.