Programming Flaw Exposes Applicant Information
By Adam Dodge - Posted on July 6th, 2005
Quick Facts
- Date: 7/6/2005
- Institution: University of Southern California
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized disclosure
- Number Affected:
- Source: INFOSEC Year In Review
- Abstract Source: The Register via RISKS
Abstract
A programming error in the University of Southern California's online system for accepting applications from prospective students left the personal information of ``hundreds of thousands of records'' publicly accessible. The flaw was discovered by a student in the process of applying.
[Abstract by Peter G. Neumann taken from RISKS 23.93]
Tagged: University of Southern California
• 2005
• INFOSEC Year In Review
• Personally Identifying Information
• Unauthorized Disclosure
