OSVDB ID: 18587 Title: Gaim for Windows accounts.xml Cleartext Password Local Disclosure |
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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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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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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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Unknown or Incomplete |