Title: Einstein Registry Cleartext Password Disclosure
Info
Disclosure
Feb 27, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Feb 27, 2005
Solution
Unknown
Description
Einstein contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is due to plaintext storage of passwords in the registry, which may disclose username (mail address) and passwords to local users resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
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.