4849 : nCipher Operator Cards Unexpectedly Recoverable
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Last Modified
about 1 year ago

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Disclosure
Dec 12, 2000

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Dec 12, 2000

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 The nCipher swinit utility contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered even when the --no-recovery command line option is explicitly provided, which will disclose application keys resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 3.70 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
nCipher
Watch-list
nShield
Watch-list
 3.62
nForce
Watch-list
 3.62

References

Credit
  • nCipher Support - supportBrand New Doo Dooncipher.com - nCipher

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