CVE-2005-2599: Weak Encryption

Published Aug 17, 2005
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Updated

Hummingbird FTP for Connectivity 10.0 uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) to store the user's password in the FTP profile, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hummingbird Connectivity=10.0

Event History

Aug 17, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2599?

CVE-2005-2599 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the use of weak encryption for storing user passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2599?

To fix CVE-2005-2599, upgrade to a more secure version of Hummingbird FTP that addresses the encryption weaknesses.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2005-2599?

CVE-2005-2599 can be exploited by attackers who gain access to the FTP profile and retrieve weakly encrypted passwords.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2005-2599?

CVE-2005-2599 specifically affects Hummingbird Connectivity version 10.0.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2005-2599 for users?

Users affected by CVE-2005-2599 may face unauthorized access to their FTP accounts due to weak password storage.

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