CVE-2014-3503

Description

Apache Syncope 1.1.x before 1.1.8 uses weak random values to generate passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.94% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532669/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://syncope.apache.org/security.html vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127375/Apache-Syncope-Insecure-Password-Generation.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68431 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3503?
CVE-2014-3503 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3503?
To fix CVE-2014-3503, 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-2014-3503 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-3503 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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