Description
PreferencesPithosDialog.py in Pithos 0.3.7 does not properly restrict permissions for the .config/pithos.ini file in a user's home directory, which allows local users to obtain Pandora credentials by reading this file.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 2.1/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44059Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47300
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/+bug/733307
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66661
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44059Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47300
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/+bug/733307
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66661
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 13, 2011
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified