Password Manager Vulnerability in GNOME Web (Epiphany) by GNOME
CVE-2017-1000025

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnome
Status
Epiphany
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2017

Summary

GNOME Web (Epiphany) prior to version 3.23.5 is susceptible to a password manager sweep attack, which enables the unauthorized remote extraction of stored passwords for specific websites. This vulnerability affects various versions of GNOME Web, allowing attackers to seize sensitive information without targeting the password manager directly. Users of affected versions are thus encouraged to update their applications to mitigate risks associated with password theft.

References

https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=752738
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https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity14/techni...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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