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TM-POP3 Server User Credential Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA9776
Release Date: 2003-09-18
Popularity: 3,581 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:TM-POP3 Server 2.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in TM-POP3 Server, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.

The problem is that usernames and passwords are stored in clear text in the registry in "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TMSOFT\Pop3Server".

The vulnerability has been reported in version 2.13. However, other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Only grant trusted people access systems running TM-POP3 Server.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Ziv Kamir


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