#VU24376 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Password Manager for Windows and Password Manager for macOS


Published: 2020-01-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24376

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15625

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Password Manager for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Password Manager for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the information ID, password etc. are kept on the memory in plaintext. A local user can scan the memory and obtain sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Manager for Windows: 3.8.0.1103

Password Manager for macOS: 3.8.0.1052


External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49593434/index.html
http://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1123595.aspx


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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