CVE-2006-3785
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CVE-2006-3785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords from the window using tools such as Nirsoft Asterwin.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords from the window using tools such as Nirsoft Asterwin.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.5 |
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- Status
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