CVE-2004-2721

Description

The CheckGroup function in openSkat VTMF before 2.1 generates public key pairs in which the "p" variable might not be prime, which allows remote attackers to determine the private key and decrypt messages.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012181 vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/11652 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11667 vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18049 vdb entry
http://freshmeat.net/projects/openskat/?branch_id=36295&release_id=178549 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2721?
CVE-2004-2721 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2721?
To fix CVE-2004-2721, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2721 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-2721 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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