2.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2868

First published: Thu Sep 08 2005(Updated: )

ZipTorrent 1.3.7.3 stores sensitive information in plaintext in the pref.txt file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as proxy server information and passwords.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZipTorrent=1.3.7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2868?

    CVE-2005-2868 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2868?

    To fix CVE-2005-2868, you should ensure that sensitive information is not stored in plaintext and change any exposed passwords immediately.

  • What kind of information is exposed in CVE-2005-2868?

    CVE-2005-2868 exposes sensitive information such as proxy server details and passwords stored in the pref.txt file.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-2868?

    Users of ZipTorrent version 1.3.7.3 are affected by CVE-2005-2868 due to its handling of sensitive data.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2005-2868?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2005-2868 to access sensitive information stored in the application's configuration file.

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