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IRCXpro Server Username and Password Disclosure Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA8934
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Release Date:
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2003-06-03
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Popularity:
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4,949 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | IRCXpro Server 1.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in IRCXpro Server, which allows malicious, local users to gain knowledge of usernames and passwords.
The problem is that usernames and passwords are stored in plain text in the file "settings.ini", which can be read by any user.
Solution:
Change permissions on "settings.ini" allowing only authorised users to read the contents.
Provided and/or discovered by:
morning_wood
Original Advisory:
http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2003-002-ircxpro.txt
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