Vulnerability Description
bcrypt password hashing in Botan before 2.1.0 does not correctly handle passwords with a length between 57 and 72 characters, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the cleartext password.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Botan Project | Botan | >= 1.11.0, < 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1034591Issue Tracking
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1034591Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7252?
CVE-2017-7252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). bcrypt password hashing in Botan before 2.1.0 does not correctly handle passwords with a length between 57 and 72 characters, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the cleartext password.
How severe is CVE-2017-7252?
CVE-2017-7252 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-2017-7252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Botan Project Botan.