CVE-2012-4899 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak password hashing in WellinTech KingView allows local attackers to read files and discover credentials, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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-2012-4899?
CVE-2012-4899 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Oct 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WellinTech KingView 6.5.3 and earlier uses a weak password-hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to discover credentials by reading an unspecified file.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4899?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kingview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4899?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-4899 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4899 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hrp-445r-xv7x.