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ZipTorrent Proxy Password Disclosure Security Issue
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16542
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Release Date:
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2005-08-24
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Last Update:
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2005-09-27
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Popularity:
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4,794 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: | ZipTorrent 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-2868
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Description:
Kozan has discovered a security issue in ZipTorrent, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose certain sensitive information.
The security issue is caused due to ZipTorrent storing the configured proxy password in clear text in pref.txt located in the installation directory.
The security issue has been confirmed in version 1.3.7.3. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Grant only trusted users access to affected systems.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Kozan
Changelog:
2005-09-27: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.spyinstructors.com/show.ph...Advisories&pa=showpage&pid=65
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