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Title: NT BackOffice Reboot.ini Clear-Text Passwords Vulnerability

Severity: MODERATE

Description:

During installation of BackOffice 4.0, a file called reboot.ini is created and stored in the \Program Files\Microsoft BackOffice directory. This file contains clear-text usernames and passwords for several services that may be created during installation. These services include: SQL Executive Logon, Exchange Services, and MTS Remote Administration (and potentially others). The File ACLs for this file are set to Everyone:Full Control.

Affected Products:

  • Microsoft BackOffice 4.0.0

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