CVE-1999-1353

Summary

CVE-1999-1353 is a vulnerability affecting Nosque MsgCore 2.14. This issue arises from the software storing passwords in cleartext, specifically the administrator password in the AdmPasswd registry key and user passwords in the Userbase.dbf data file. Hackers or local users can exploit this vulnerability by accessing these cleartext passwords and subsequently gaining elevated privileges. This defect poses a significant security risk, as cleartext passwords can be easily deciphered, and unauthorized users may gain unintended access to sensitive information. It is essential to address this issue promptly by implementing secure password storage methods to mitigate potential damage.

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