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CVE-2005-4777

4.9 · MEDIUM

Tashcom ASPEdit 2.9 stores the administration password (aka the FTP password) in cleartext in the registry, which might allow local users to view the password.

Published Dec 31, 2005tashcomEPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2005-4777 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tashcom aspedit. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Tashcom ASPEdit 2.9 stores the administration password (aka the FTP password) in cleartext in the registry, which might allow local users to view the password.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tashcom. Update aspedit 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-2005-4777?

CVE-2005-4777 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tashcom aspedit. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-4777?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. 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-2005-4777?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tashcom. Update aspedit 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.

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