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CVE-2005-2444

2.1 · LOW

Trillian Pro 3.1 build 121, when checking Yahoo e-mail, stores the password in plaintext in a world readable file and does not delete the file after login, which allows local users to obtain sensit…

Published Aug 3, 2005cerulean_studiosEPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2005-2444 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cerulean_studios trillian_pro. It was published on August 3, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Trillian Pro 3.1 build 121, when checking Yahoo e-mail, stores the password in plaintext in a world readable file and does not delete the file after login, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerulean_studios. Update trillian_pro to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2444?

CVE-2005-2444 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cerulean_studios trillian_pro. It was published on August 3, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-2444?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2444?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerulean_studios. Update trillian_pro to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2444?

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