// For flags

CVE-2016-2379

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201701-38

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.

El protocolo Mxit utiliza cifrado débil al cifrar contraseñas de usuario, lo que podría permitir a atacantes (1) Descifrar contraseñas hash aprovechando el conocimiento de los códigos de registro del cliente u (2) obtener acceso de acceso por escuchas en los mensajes de inicio de sesión y volver a utilizar las contraseñas hash.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Pidgin, the worst of which could lead to execution of arbitrary code. Versions less than 2.11.0 are affected.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-02-12 CVE Reserved
  • 2017-01-17 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Pidgin
Search vendor "Pidgin"
Mxit
Search vendor "Pidgin" for product "Mxit"
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Affected