CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1851

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 is due to using insufficiently random data to generate the encryption key. This allows a remote attacker to guess the key via brute force and gain access to sensitive information.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of interception of sensitive data transmitted during remote administrative sessions, which could lead to leakage of passwords, configurations, or other confidential information.

Recommendation

Immediately update Dameware Mini Remote Control to the latest version where the issue is fixed. If an update is not possible, consider using an alternative remote management tool with strong encryption.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Dameware Mini Remote Control 4.1.0.0 uses insufficiently random data to create the encryption key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via brute force guessing.

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