FGA-2008-16: EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup Client PlainText Password Hash
Disclosure Vulnerability
http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.html
July 20, 2008

-- Affected Vendors:
EMC

-- Affected Products:
EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup Client 7.5.116

-- Vulnerability Details:

The transfer of Password Hash of EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup Client in
the network is plaintext.
By sending a malicious packet to the client, client will send back lots
information including Password Hash resulting in a loss of
confidentiality.

What is more, EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup server's authentication module
using weak password hash arithmetic,
By buteforce it attacker can gain full control of client's machine


-- Vendor Response:
EMC has issued an update to correct this vulnerability:

http://www.emcinsignia.com/updates

-- Disclosure Timeline:
2008-04-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2008-06-30 - Vendor issued update
2088-07-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Acknowledgment:

Zhenhua Liu of Fortinet's FortiGuard Global Security Research Team


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