# CVE-2005-1098: GetDataBack for NTFS 2.31 stores the username and license key in plaintext in the Name value in the License registry key, which may allow lo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-04-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

GetDataBack for NTFS 2.31 stores the username and license key in plaintext in the Name value in the License registry key, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19967
- http://www.osvdb.org/15210
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013644
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/912

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