CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0345

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Symantec Ghost 7.0 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in the NGServer\params registry key, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Storing credentials in plaintext poses a risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended that users of Symantec Ghost 7.0 upgrade to the latest version that does not store credentials in plaintext.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Symantec Ghost 7.0 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in the NGServer\params registry key, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges.

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