11176 : GSuite settings.xml Local Information Disclosure
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Oct 28, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Oct 28, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

GSuite contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the program writes its configuration file to X:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\GSuit\settings.xml, which writes the user's Gmail username in plaintext and password in an easily decipherable format, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Imspire
Watch-list
GSuite
Watch-list
1.0 R13

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  • Lostmon Lords - LostmonBrand New Doo Doogmail.com -

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