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Description
The application stores sensitive information in cleartext within the GUI.
An attacker can often obtain data from a GUI, even if hidden, by using an API to directly access GUI objects such as windows and menus. Even if the information is encoded in a way that is not human-readable, certain techniques could determine which encoding is being used, then decode the information.
Modes of Introduction:
– Architecture and Design
Related Weaknesses
Consequences
Confidentiality: Read Memory, Read Application Data
Potential Mitigations
CVE References
- CVE-2002-1848
- Unencrypted passwords stored in GUI dialog may allow local users to access the passwords.