Funk Software Proxy uses weak passwords
| funk-proxy-weak-password (8792) |  High Risk |
Description:
Funk Software's Proxy stores passwords in an insecure manner, which could allow a remote attacker to obtain the password using a password recovery tool.
Platforms Affected:
- Funk Software, Funk Proxy Host 3.x
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Funk Software Web site, Funk Software - Remote control at http://www.funk.com/remote_control/default.asp.
- RAZOR Security Advisory April 8, 2002, Unauthorized remote control access to systems running Funk Software's Proxy v3.x at http://razor.bindview.com/publish/advisories/adv_FunkProxy.html.
- BID-4459: Funk Software Proxy Weak Password Storage Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0065: Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x uses weak encryption for the Proxy Host password, which allows local users to gain privileges by recovering the passwords from the PHOST.INI file or the Windows registry.
Reported:
Apr 08, 2002
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
Copyright (c) 1994-2008 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net