CVE-2005-0131
First published: Sat Jan 22 2005(Updated: )
The Quick Connection dialog in Konversation 0.15 inadvertently uses the user-provided password as the nickname instead of the user-provided nickname when connecting to the IRC server, which could leak the password to other users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konversation | =0.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/031033.html
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050121-1.txt
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-34.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12312
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012972
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13989
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110626383310742&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0131?
CVE-2005-0131 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for password leakage.
How does CVE-2005-0131 affect users?
CVE-2005-0131 may lead to the exposure of user passwords to other users when connecting to an IRC server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0131?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0131, upgrade to a version of Konversation newer than 0.15 or ensure that sensitive passwords are not used as nicknames.
Is CVE-2005-0131 still a concern today?
CVE-2005-0131 is less of a concern today if users have updated their software to avoid the vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0131?
CVE-2005-0131 specifically affects Konversation version 0.15.
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