CVE-2006-6969

Description

Jetty before 4.2.27, 5.1 before 5.1.12, 6.0 before 6.0.2, and 6.1 before 6.1.0pre3 generates predictable session identifiers using java.util.random, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess a session identifier through brute force attacks, bypass authentication requirements, and possibly conduct cross-site request forgery attacks.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.59%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/24070	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0497	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32240	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/33108	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22405	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://fisheye.codehaus.org/changelog/jetty/?cs=1274
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-02/0070.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459164/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6969?: CVE-2006-6969 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6969?: To fix CVE-2006-6969, 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-2006-6969 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6969 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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