Counterpane Password Safe Clipboard Data Recovery Vulnerability
BID:8334
Info
Counterpane Password Safe Clipboard Data Recovery Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 8334 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 04 2003 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 04 2003 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Discovery is credited to Valentin Butanescu. |
| Vulnerable: |
Counterpane Password Safe 1.92 b |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Counterpane Password Safe Clipboard Data Recovery Vulnerability
It has been reported the Counterpane Password Safe will not clear passwords or other sensitive information from the clipboard when the program is minimized, even in circumstances where it is configured to do so. This could create a false sense of security and even permit password credentials to be retrieved by malicious users under some circumstances.
It has been reported the Counterpane Password Safe will not clear passwords or other sensitive information from the clipboard when the program is minimized, even in circumstances where it is configured to do so. This could create a false sense of security and even permit password credentials to be retrieved by malicious users under some circumstances.
Exploit / POC
Counterpane Password Safe Clipboard Data Recovery Vulnerability
There is no exploit code required.
There is no exploit code required.