Vulnerability in KDE Paste Applet affects KDE Plasma Addons
CVE-2013-2213

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kde

Status
Kde Paste Applet
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2020

What is CVE-2013-2213?

A vulnerability exists in the KDE Paste Applet where the KRandom::random function improperly utilizes the GNU C Library's rand function. This implementation relies on a linear congruential generator, which can lead to predictable output. Context-dependent attackers could exploit this predictability to compromise cryptographic protections, potentially exposing sensitive data transferred through the KDE Paste Applet.

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Affected Version(s)

KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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