CVE-2016-2379
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Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/
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