medium5.0Public exploit code
CVE-2000-0492
PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- PassWD 1.2 - Weak Encryption2000-06-04 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
PassWD 1.2 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store passwords, which allows an attacker who can read the password file to easliy decrypt the passwords.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Passwd | Passwd | Version 1.2 |