VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2005-4860

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.20%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2005-12-31
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.

Weakness classification

  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-327

Primary references