WinU Contains Backdoor Passwords

Backdoor passwords in WinU all versions have been discovered.

Steve Manzuik

October 12, 2000

1 Min Read
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Reported October 13, 2000 by Nu Omega Tau

VERSIONS AFFECTED

DESCRIPTIONBackdoor passwords have been discovered in all WinU versions.

DEMONSTRATION

The following passwords have been found to offer backdoor access;

WinU 1.0-2.02:

KX98592V63 BARRY SMILER

WinU 3.2a:

LRTV5 BARRY SMILER

WinU 4.1-4.3:

R2NAX14 BARRY SMILER

WinU 5.1:

1FPW804 BARRY SMILER

Multiple versions:

barry smiler wrote thisgorilla obstacle ransompound negotiate familygreen temple peppercornpensive resident jitterbugcashier castle backfireagency selective troopersweetheart quill logicalintensive grand pokerpiano turnpike verify

VENDOR RESPONSE

The vendor has been notified but no public responses have been received.

CREDITDiscovered by Nu Omega Tau

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