7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2160

First published: Wed Jul 06 2005(Updated: )

IMail stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in a cookie, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IPSWITCH IMail=2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2160?

    CVE-2005-2160 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive user information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2160?

    To fix CVE-2005-2160, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IMail that does not store usernames and passwords in cleartext.

  • What type of information is exposed in CVE-2005-2160?

    CVE-2005-2160 exposes usernames and passwords stored in cleartext, allowing attackers to access sensitive user credentials.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-2160?

    CVE-2005-2160 affects IPSWITCH IMail version 2006.

  • Who is at risk from CVE-2005-2160?

    Users of IPSWITCH IMail version 2006 are at risk of having their credentials compromised due to CVE-2005-2160.

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