CVE-2005-4860: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4860: Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE p...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This legacy issue affects Spectrum Cash Receipting System versions before 6.504. The password file used weak, static substitution rather than strong password protection, making it easier for a local user to recover a password and potentially gain higher privileges. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504, especially on shared workstations or servers where non-administrative local users can access application files. Treat this as a targeted legacy-risk item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if the cash receipting system remains in production or runs on shared machines with many local users. Mitigation focus: Identify any Spectrum Cash Receipting System installations and record their versions.; Upgrade systems before 6.504 to version 6.504 or later where vendor-supported.; Restrict local user access to systems hosting the application..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 04:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 8, 2007, 01:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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