CVE-2002-1739 describes a weakness in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon versions 5.0 through 5.0.6, where user passwords are stored using a weak encryption algorithm. This vulnerability allows local attackers to easily crack these passwords, leading to a potential compromise of user accounts. The CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium) indicates a low attack complexity and privilege requirement, with a high impact on confidentiality. While the vulnerability has a low EPSS score and no known active exploitation, exploit code, or significant community discussion, its presence in the CWE-326 category (Inadequate Encryption Strength) highlights a fundamental security flaw.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.0, <= 5.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mdaemon:mdaemon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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