Vulnerability Description
hostapd before 2.6 does not prevent use of the low-quality PRNG that is reached by an os_random() function call.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| W1.Fi | Hostapd | < 2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156573/Hostapd-Insufficient-Entropy.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00035.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3944-1/
- https://w1.fi/cgit/hostap/commit/?id=98a516eae8260e6fd5c48ddecf8d006285da7389PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156573/Hostapd-Insufficient-Entropy.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00035.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3944-1/
- https://w1.fi/cgit/hostap/commit/?id=98a516eae8260e6fd5c48ddecf8d006285da7389PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10743?
CVE-2016-10743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). hostapd before 2.6 does not prevent use of the low-quality PRNG that is reached by an os_random() function call.
How severe is CVE-2016-10743?
CVE-2016-10743 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: W1.Fi Hostapd.