CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4860

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Spectrum Cash Receipting System before version 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file. This allows local users to easily decrypt passwords and escalate their privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential unauthorized privilege escalation by local users, which could lead to system compromise and access to sensitive financial data.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Spectrum Cash Receipting System to version 6.504 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, enforce strong password policies and regular password rotation.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.

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