CVE-2002-1739: Weak Encryption
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Alt-N Technologies Mdaemon 5.0 through 5.0.6 uses a weak encryption algorithm to store user passwords, which allows local users to crack passwords.
Affected Software
9 affected components
MDaemon MDaemon>=5.0<=5.0.6
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.5
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.6
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.3
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.2
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.4
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.1
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
via NVD·05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1739?
CVE-2002-1739 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its weak password encryption allowing local users to potentially crack passwords.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1739?
To fix CVE-2002-1739, upgrade to a later version of Alt-N MDaemon that addresses the weak encryption issue.
3
What versions of Alt-N MDaemon are affected by CVE-2002-1739?
CVE-2002-1739 affects Alt-N MDaemon versions from 5.0 through 5.0.6 inclusive.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1739?
CVE-2002-1739 is a security vulnerability involving the use of a weak encryption algorithm for storing user passwords.
5
Can local users exploit CVE-2002-1739?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2002-1739 to crack passwords stored using the weak encryption algorithm.