Vulnerability Description
Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger block size than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln D. Stein | Crypt Cbc | <= 2.16 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18755
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19303
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20899
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31493
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/488
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-996
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-15.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425966/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16802Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24954
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger...
How severe is CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lincoln D. Stein Crypt Cbc.