CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1463

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The remote administration client for RhinoSoft Serv-U 3.0 sends the user password in plaintext even when S/KEY One-Time Password (OTP) authentication is enabled, allowing remote attackers to sniff passwords.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can easily intercept user passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system and sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable the transmission of passwords in plaintext and consider using more secure authentication methods.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The remote administration client for RhinoSoft Serv-U 3.0 sends the user password in plaintext even when S/KEY One-Time Password (OTP) authentication is enabled, which allows remote attackers to sniff passwords.

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