OSVDB ID: 85115

Title: UPEK Protector Suite Insecure Credential Storage Local Information Disclosure

Info

Disclosure

Aug 30, 2012

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 30, 2012

Solution

Unknown

Description

UPEK Protector Suite contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the program stores credential information in the Windows registry with insufficient encryption. This may disclose credential information to a local attacker.

Classification

Location: Physical Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Workaround
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Uncoordinated Disclosure

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this vulnerability. It is possible to temporarily work around the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Disable the Windows logon feature.

Products

AuthenTec

UPEK Protector Suite

Unspecified

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/85115