CVE-2002-1676

Description

BindView NetInventory 1.0, when used with NetRC 1.0, allows local users to read sensitive information (passwords) by deleting the HOSTCFG._NI file and forcing an audit, which rewrites the HOSTCFG._NI to HOSTCFG.INI and stores the passwords in cleartext until the audit is complete.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3957	patch vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/256056	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7992	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/252293	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1676?: CVE-2002-1676 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1676?: To fix CVE-2002-1676, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1676 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1676 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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