# CVE-2007-0163: SecureKit Steganography 1.7.1 and 1.8 embeds password information in the carrier file, which allows remote attackers to bypass authenticatio

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-01-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

SecureKit Steganography 1.7.1 and 1.8 embeds password information in the carrier file, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements and decrypt embedded steganography by replacing the last 20 bytes of the JPEG image with alternate password information.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456283/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456519/100/0/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/31244
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31378
- http://homepage.mac.com/adonismac/Advisory/steg/steganography.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23639

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