CVE-2013-4441

Description

The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.43%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: Pwgen Pwgen
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15 third party advisory mailing list
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4441?
CVE-2013-4441 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4441?
To fix CVE-2013-4441, 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-2013-4441 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4441 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-4441?
CVE-2013-4441 affects Pwgen Pwgen.
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