Wicd
CVE-2012-0813
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
Wicd before 1.7.1 saves sensitive information in log files in /var/log/wicd, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information.
AnalysisAI
Wicd before 1.7.1 saves sensitive information in log files in /var/log/wicd, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Wicd before 1.7.1 saves sensitive information in log files in /var/log/wicd, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information. Affected products include: David Paleino Wicd. Version information: before 1.7.1.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-255 – Credentials Management Errors
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