CVE-2013-2213 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Paste Applet	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-2213?

CVE-2013-2213 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent atta...

How severe is CVE-2013-2213?

CVE-2013-2213 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2213?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Paste Applet.