CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0065

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x uses weak encryption for the Proxy Host password, allowing local users to gain privileges by recovering passwords from the PHOST.INI file or the Windows registry.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement stronger password encryption methods.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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