CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0844

First published: Thu Mar 24 2005(Updated: )

Nortel VPN client 5.01 stores the cleartext password in the memory of the Extranet.exe process, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nortel Contivity=5.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0844?

    The severity of CVE-2005-0844 is considered to be medium as it allows local users to access sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0844?

    To fix CVE-2005-0844, users should upgrade to a newer version of the Nortel VPN client that does not store passwords in cleartext.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0844?

    CVE-2005-0844 specifically affects Nortel VPN client version 5.01.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0844?

    CVE-2005-0844 is a local information disclosure vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-0844?

    Local users on systems running the affected version of the Nortel VPN client are at risk due to CVE-2005-0844.

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