# CVE-2006-3785: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka call

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-07-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 obfuscates the passwords in a GUI textbox with asterisks but does not encrypt them in the associated .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords from the window using tools such as Nirsoft Asterwin.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threaded
- http://www.digitalbullets.org/?p=3
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1261

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