CVE-2009-0255

Description

The System extension Install tool in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 creates the encryption key with an insufficiently random seed, which makes it easier for attackers to crack the key.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.11% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory typo3.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001/ vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33617 broken link third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1711 mailing list vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48132 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33376 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://secunia.com/advisories/33679 broken link third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0255?
CVE-2009-0255 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0255?
To fix CVE-2009-0255, 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-2009-0255 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0255 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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