CVE-2001-0967 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, uses a constant salt when encrypting passwords using the crypt() function, which makes it easier for an attacker to conduct brute force password guessing.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arkeia	Arkeia	4.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-916

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3204Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3204Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0967?

CVE-2001-0967 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, uses a constant salt when encrypting passwords using the crypt() function, which makes it easier for an attacker to conduct brute force password gu...

How severe is CVE-2001-0967?

CVE-2001-0967 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0967?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arkeia Arkeia.