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CVE-2004-1171

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified

CVE-2004-1171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.0 through 3.3.2, when saving credentials that are (1) manually entered by the user or (2) created by the SMB protocol handler, stores those credentials for plaintext in the user's .desktop file, which may be created with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to obtain usernames and passwords for remote resources such as SMB shares.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.0 through 3.3.2, when saving credentials that are (1) manually entered by the user or (2) created by the SMB protocol handler, stores those credentials for plaintext in the user's .desktop file, which may be created with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to obtain usernames and passwords for remote resources such as SMB shares.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKde3.2
KdeKde3.2.1
KdeKde3.2.2
KdeKde3.2.3
KdeKde3.3
KdeKde3.3.1
KdeKde3.3.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.1
RedhatFedora Corecore_2.0
RedhatFedora Corecore_3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1171?
KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.0 through 3.3.2, when saving credentials that are (1) manually entered by the user or (2) created by the SMB protocol handler, stores those credentials for plaintext in the user's .desktop file, which may be created with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to obtain usernames and passwords for remote resources such as SMB shares.
How severe is CVE-2004-1171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST