CVE-2000-0250

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Apr 14, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0250 is a vulnerability affecting the crypt function in QNX operating system. This issue arises due to the use of weak encryption in handling passwords, making it possible for local users to decrypt these passwords. The weakness in encryption increases the risk of unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant security threat and requires immediate attention from system administrators to implement appropriate measures, such as password resets or stronger encryption algorithms.

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Affected Products

  • Blackberry QNX

Affected Vendors

  • BlackBerry