WinSCP SSH2 Authentication Password Persistence Weakness

BID:6732

Info

WinSCP SSH2 Authentication Password Persistence Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 6732
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 30 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 30 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Michael Renzmann <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Martin Prikryl WinSCP 2.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WinSCP SSH2 Authentication Password Persistence Weakness

It has been reported that WinSCP does not safely handle password information. As a result, a local user may be able to recover authentication passwords.

Exploit / POC

WinSCP SSH2 Authentication Password Persistence Weakness

No exploit is required for this weakness.

Solution / Fix

WinSCP SSH2 Authentication Password Persistence Weakness

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

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