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NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which...

Low severity Unreviewed Published Apr 30, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 14, 2024

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

NewsReactor 1.0 uses a weak encryption scheme, which could allow local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to other users' newsgroup accounts.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Dec 31, 2002
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Apr 30, 2022
Last updated Feb 14, 2024

Severity

Low

EPSS score

0.042%
(5th percentile)

Weaknesses

CVE ID

CVE-2002-1682

GHSA ID

GHSA-5rjw-v9cx-f327

Source code

No known source code

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