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Info |
Last Modified |
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Description |
Gaim contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized password exposure. It is possible to gain access to plaintext passwords within the file accounts.xml, which may lead to a loss of confidentiality.
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Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Cryptographic,
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workarounds:
- Require password to open accounts.xml
- Set the accounts.xml readable to owner only
- Don't store passwords (Gaim default configuration)
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Products |
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gaim
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1.4.0 |
1.3.1 |
1.3.0 |
1.2.1 |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete
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