[Pidgin] #5872: Fix for master password expose for pidgin

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Wed May 21 01:04:56 EDT 2008


#5872: Fix for master password expose for pidgin
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Reporter:  ubuntugeek  |       Owner:  lschiere       
    Type:  patch       |      Status:  new            
Priority:  minor       |   Component:  unclassified   
 Version:  2.4.2       |    Keywords:  master password
 Pending:  0           |  
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 Pidgin stores you passwords in plain text in
 ~/.purple/accounts.xml.Someone can easily boot into recovery mode while
 you are away and find your passwords in plain text.

 You can download the patch from [http://www.ubuntugeek.com/fix-for-master-
 password-expose-for-pidgin.html Here]

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Ticket URL: <http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/5872>
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