13563 : SHOUTcast Server sc_serv.conf Admin Password Cleartext Disclosure
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Disclosure

Aug 20, 1999

Discovery

Aug 20, 1999

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

SHOUTcast contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when viewing the sc_serv.conf or viewing the log file occurs, which will disclose the administrator password information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Change permissions on sc_serv.conf and the log file.

Products

NullSoft

Shoutcast Server

1.8.9

References

ISS X-Force ID: 10895
CVE ID: 1999-1561 (see also: NVD)
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/1999-q3/0552.html
Vendor URL: http://www.shoutcast.com/

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Michael - arrowdahphish.org -

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