CVE-2005-4266: High severity Alt-N MDaemon vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2005
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Updated

WorldClient.dll in Alt-N MDaemon and WorldClient 8.1.3 trusts a Session parameter that contains a randomly generated session ID that is associated with a username, which allows remote attackers to perform actions as other users by guessing or sniffing the random value.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Alt-N MDaemon=8.1.3
Alt-N WorldClient=8.1.3

Event History

Dec 15, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4266?

CVE-2005-4266 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized user actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4266?

To remediate CVE-2005-4266, upgrade to the latest version of Alt-N MDaemon or WorldClient that addresses this issue.

3

What does CVE-2005-4266 affect?

CVE-2005-4266 affects Alt-N MDaemon and WorldClient version 8.1.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-4266 allow?

CVE-2005-4266 allows remote attackers to impersonate other users by predicting or intercepting session IDs.

5

Is CVE-2005-4266 still a concern for users of affected software?

Yes, CVE-2005-4266 remains a concern for users until they apply the necessary updates to their software.

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