CVE-2012-2387

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Published Aug 20, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed

Description

devotee 0.1 patch 2 uses a 32-bit seed for generating 48-bit random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the secret monikers via a brute force attack.

Analysis

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Affected Products

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Vendor Product Default status Versions

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affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:a:debian:devotee:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2012-2375	devotee 0.1 patch 2 uses a 32-bit seed for generating 48-bit random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the secret monikers via a brute force attack.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

No CVSS v3.1

No CVSS v3.0

Access Vector Network

Access Complexity Low

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact Partial

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: 1.4% (1.391% probability within 30 days)

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References

Link	Providers
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/18/15
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/21/2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/22/11

History

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Subscriptions

Debian Devotee

Weaknesses

CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Sources

CVE record Updated: Sep 17, 2024, 2:58 AM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published: Aug 20, 2012, 6:00 PM
Updated: Sep 17, 2024, 2:58 AM
Reserved: Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM

Status: Modified
Published: Aug 20, 2012, 6:55 PM
Modified: Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM

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