CVE-2012-1923

Description

RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x store passwords in cleartext under adm_b_db\users\, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory real.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-8/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52929 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026898 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0062.html mailing list
http://helixproducts.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate04022012HS.pdf vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74673 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1923?
CVE-2012-1923 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-1923?
To fix CVE-2012-1923, 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-2012-1923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-1923 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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