Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | 8.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 8.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=120060Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:045PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10370Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16178
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=120060Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:045PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10370Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16178
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2394?
CVE-2004-2394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of th...
How severe is CVE-2004-2394?
CVE-2004-2394 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2394?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server.