CVE-2024-58040 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qwer	Crypt\	\

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-338 CWE-331

References

https://metacpan.org/release/QWER/Crypt-RandomEncryption-0.01/source/lib/Crypt/RBroken LinkProduct
https://perldoc.perl.org/functions/randThird Party Advisory
https://security.metacpan.org/docs/guides/random-data-for-security.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-58040?

CVE-2024-58040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Crypt::RandomEncryption for Perl version 0.01 uses insecure rand() function during encryption.

How severe is CVE-2024-58040?

CVE-2024-58040 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-58040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qwer Crypt\.