Title: Internet Config for MacOS Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability
Severity: LOW
Description:
Internet Config is a third-party freeware utility for MacOS. It provides a means of centralizing frequently-required connection information, including passwords, for use by several programs. The passwords are stored in encrypted form in the Internet Preferences file in the Preferences folder. The encryption algorithm used is weak and easily broken.
Affected Products:
- Quinn "the Eskimo" and Peter N. Lewis Internet Config 1.0.0
- Quinn "the Eskimo" and Peter N. Lewis Internet Config 2.0.0
References:
- Quinn "The Eskimo" and Peter N. Lewis: Internet Config FAQ
- SecureMac: Password weakness in Internet Config in MacOS
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