Weak Encryption in Mxit Protocol Affects User Passwords by Mxit
CVE-2016-2379

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pidgin

Status
Mxit
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-2379?

The Mxit protocol suffers from a vulnerability arising from the implementation of weak encryption techniques for user passwords. This allows for potential exploitation by attackers, who can decrypt hashed passwords by utilizing knowledge of client registration codes. Additionally, attackers may intercept login messages to gain unauthorized access by reusing the decrypted hashed passwords, posing a significant risk to user accounts and personal information.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
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https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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