CVE-2006-4021

Description

The cryptographic module in ScatterChat 1.0.x allows attackers to identify patterns in large numbers of messages by identifying collisions using a birthday attack on the custom padding mechanism for ECB mode encryption.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.26%

Vendor Advisory scatterchat.com Vendor Advisory scatterchat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19485	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443038/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://www.scatterchat.com/advisories/2006-01_tech.html	url repurposed vendor advisory
http://www.scatterchat.com/advisories/2006-01_non_tech.html	url repurposed vendor advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1396	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4021?: CVE-2006-4021 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4021?: To fix CVE-2006-4021, 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-2006-4021 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-4021 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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