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[sec-adv] Xynph FTP-Server Stores Passwords in Clear Text

From: Secunia Security Advisories (sec-advsecunia.com)
Date: Tue Aug 12 2003 - 11:26:41 CDT


TITLE:
Xynph FTP-Server Stores Passwords in Clear Text

READ ONLINE:
http://www.secunia.com/advisories/9510/

CRITICAL:
Less critical

IMPACT:
Exposure of sensitive information

WHERE:
Local system

SOFTWARE:
Xynph FTP-Server

DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been identified in Xynph FTP-Server allowing
malicious, local users to see usernames and passwords.

The problem is that usernames and passwords for the server are stored
in clear text in the "BKonten.xkd" file.

SOLUTION:
Do not allow untrusted users access to the system running Xynph
FTP-Server.

REPORTED BY / CREDITS:
cyber talon

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