Title: GSuite settings.xml Local Information Disclosure
Info
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.