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Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

CVE-2007-4150

High
7.5/10

Summary

The Visionsoft Audit on Demand Service (VSAOD) in Visionsoft Audit 12.4.0.0 uses weak cryptography (XOR) when (1) transmitting passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network; and (2) storing passwords in the configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published