Vulnerability Description
Redmine before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.3 allows an attacker to learn the values of internal authentication keys by observing timing differences in string comparison operations within SysController and MailHandlerController.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redmine | Redmine | < 4.0.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.redmine.org/news/131Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.redmine.org/news/131Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redmine.org/projects/redmine/wiki/Security_AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-31866?
CVE-2021-31866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Redmine before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.3 allows an attacker to learn the values of internal authentication keys by observing timing differences in string comparison operations within SysController ...
How severe is CVE-2021-31866?
CVE-2021-31866 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-31866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redmine Redmine, Debian Debian Linux.