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CVE-2013-4217

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.36%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-08-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2013-4217
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.36%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The OSAL_Crypt_SetEncryptedPassword function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimax_osal_crypt_services.c in the OSAL crypt module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices logs a cleartext password during certain attempts to set a password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.