CVE-2001-1107
Description
SnapStream PVS 1.2a stores passwords in plaintext, allowing remote attackers to gain privileges via a related vulnerability.
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SnapStream PVS 1.2a stores passwords in plaintext, allowing remote attackers to gain privileges via a related vulnerability.
Vulnerability
SnapStream PVS version 1.2a stores user passwords in plaintext within the SSD.ini configuration file. This file contains sensitive user information and configuration details for the service.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability in conjunction with other known issues, such as Bugtraq ID 3100, to remotely access and retrieve the SSD.ini file. The file can be accessed via a path traversal attempt, for example, by navigating to http://home.victim.com:8080/../ssd.ini [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to obtain plaintext passwords. This can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation on the affected server.
Mitigation
No specific patch information or fixed version is available in the provided references. Users are advised to check for updates from the vendor. The Snapstream PVS web interface typically runs on port 8129 [1].
AI Insight generated on Jun 7, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:snapstream:pvs:1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:snapstream:pvs:1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <= 1.2a
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
No source-code context for this CVE — mechanics is only generated when we can read the actual fix diff. Without that, the four sections (root cause, attack vector, affected code, fix) would be speculation rather than analysis.
References
4- www.securityfocus.com/bid/3101nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0606.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- discuss.snapstream.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000216.htmlnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6917nvd
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