CVE-2013-0173 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Q: What is CVE-2013-0173?

CVE-2013-0173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Foreman before 1.1 uses a salt of "foreman" to hash root passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Q: How severe is CVE-2013-0173?

CVE-2013-0173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0173?

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

Vulnerability Description

Foreman before 1.1 uses a salt of "foreman" to hash root passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	<= 1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/2069
http://theforeman.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/2069
http://theforeman.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-0173?

CVE-2013-0173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Foreman before 1.1 uses a salt of "foreman" to hash root passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

How severe is CVE-2013-0173?

CVE-2013-0173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0173?

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