WS_FTP Pro Client Weak Password Encrypted

low Nessus Plugin ID 14597

Synopsis

The remote FTP client is using weak encryption.

Description

The version of WS_FTP client installed on the remote host uses a weak encryption method to store password information. A local attacker could exploit this to discover FTP passwords.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of WS_FTP client.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 14597

File Name: ws_ftp_client_weak_stored_pass.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/1/2004

Updated: 8/7/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Temporal Score: 1.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:ipswitch:ws_ftp

Required KB Items: ws_ftp_client/version

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/29/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-1078

BID: 547

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