Vulnerability Description
The session.lua library in CGILua 5.2 alpha 1 and 5.2 alpha 2 uses weak session IDs generated based on OS time, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack. NOTE: CVE-2014-10399 and CVE-2014-10400 were SPLIT from this ID.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Keplerproject | Cgilua | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/318Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531981/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.syhunt.com/en/index.php?n=Advisories.Cgilua-weaksessionidThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/318Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531981/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.syhunt.com/en/index.php?n=Advisories.Cgilua-weaksessionidThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2875?
CVE-2014-2875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The session.lua library in CGILua 5.2 alpha 1 and 5.2 alpha 2 uses weak session IDs generated based on OS time, which allows remote attackers to hijack arbitrary sessions via a brute force attack. NOT...
How severe is CVE-2014-2875?
CVE-2014-2875 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Keplerproject Cgilua.