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Pablo FTP Server Username and Password Disclosure Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA8937
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Release Date:
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2003-06-04
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Popularity:
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6,659 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: | Pablo FTP Server 1.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Pablo FTP 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 "users.dat", which can be read by any user.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.2. However, prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Change permissions on "users.dat" allowing only authorised users to read the contents.
Provided and/or discovered by:
JeiAr of GulfTech Computers
Original Advisory:
http://www.gulftech.org/vuln/Vulnerab...20Solutions%20FTP%20Service%201.2.txt
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