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Improper Authentication

CVE-2013-10004

Medium
6.5/10

Summary

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Telecommunication Software SAMwin Contact Center Suite 5.1. This vulnerability affects the function passwordScramble in the library SAMwinLIBVB.dll of the component Password Handler. Incorrect implementation of a hashing function leads to predictable authentication possibilities. Upgrading to version 6.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
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CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Improper (or broken) authentication attacks are widespread, and have accounted for many of the worst data breaches in recent years. Improper authentication attacks are a class of vulnerabilities where an attacker impersonates a legitimate user by exploiting weaknesses in either session management or credential management to gain access to the user’s account. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information, and can lead to system compromise, theft, identity theft, and fraud.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published