# CVE-2002-2162: Cerulean Studios Trillian 0.73 and earlier use weak encrypttion (XOR) for storing user passwords in .ini files in the Trillian directory, wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-11-16 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cerulean Studios Trillian 0.73 and earlier use weak encrypttion (XOR) for storing user passwords in .ini files in the Trillian directory, which allows local users to gain access to other user accounts.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/291071
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10092.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5677
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21781

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