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Finding the name behind the gmail address

Ken B [PersonRank 1]

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
15 years ago3,904 views

It seems it's enough to share a calendar to reveal their entered personal name.

"Ever wondered what name is behind some obscure gmail address? Maybe your preferred gmail address was taken and you’re wondering who took it?
Here’s a cute vulnerability in the gmail system that comes from the strong tie-ins between gmail, the google calendar and all the other services."
http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1113

Juha-Matti Laurio [PersonRank 10]

15 years ago #

A comment posted to SecuriTeam entry says the vulnerability mentioned doesn't work any more:
http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1113#comment-517248

Juha-Matti Laurio [PersonRank 10]

15 years ago #

Is there any information if this issue still exists?

/pd [PersonRank 10]

15 years ago #

NO I have not heard about any more vectors to this scenario

Ken B [PersonRank 1]

15 years ago #

#Toke, on July 17th, 2008 at 4:18 pm Said:
The same thing does happen with google maps when you invite someone to a map.

#Bellagh, on July 17th, 2008 at 5:57 pm Said:
Awesome, thanks! I had wondered who had the gmail account I wanted, and I just found his/her name this way. The person did not have a Google calendar and I chose not to “invite,” but when I saved and went back to manage calendar, there was the name.

http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1113

Philipp Lenssen [PersonRank 10]

15 years ago #

There's more to this, but I'll try contact Google first...

Juha-Matti Laurio [PersonRank 10]

15 years ago #

Very good to know that Google's awareness has been confirmed during the weekend.

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