CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1106

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The default configuration of Sambar Server 5 and earlier uses a symmetric key compiled into the binary program for encrypting passwords, which could allow local users to break all user passwords by cracking the key or modifying a copy of the sambar program to call the decryption procedure.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the potential for local users to crack user passwords, leading to unauthorized access to systems and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Sambar Server to the latest version and change the default password encryption configuration to a more secure one.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The default configuration of Sambar Server 5 and earlier uses a symmetric key that is compiled into the binary program for encrypting passwords, which could allow local users to break all user passwords by cracking the key or modifying a copy of the sambar program to call the decryption procedure.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS