CVE-2011-2683 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a man-in-the-middle attack.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Reseed Project	Reseed	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reseed/+bug/804594Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reseed/+bug/804594Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-2683?

CVE-2011-2683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a man-in-the-m...

How severe is CVE-2011-2683?

CVE-2011-2683 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2683?

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