Vulnerability Description
The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for local users to determine admin passwords via a brute-force attack.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee-Project | Cherokee | <= 1.2.98 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/cherokee/issues/detail?id=1212Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/066222.
- http://www.cherokee-project.com/download/LATEST_is_1.2.99/cherokee-1.2.99.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/03/4Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/06/21Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49772
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=713304Patch
- http://code.google.com/p/cherokee/issues/detail?id=1212Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/066222.
- http://www.cherokee-project.com/download/LATEST_is_1.2.99/cherokee-1.2.99.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/03/4Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/06/21Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49772
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=713304Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2190?
CVE-2011-2190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for local users to determine admin passwords via...
How severe is CVE-2011-2190?
CVE-2011-2190 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-2011-2190?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cherokee-Project Cherokee.