CVE-2018-25043

Public Exploit
uTorrent PRNG improper authentication

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in uTorrent. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PRNG. The manipulation leads to weak authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory ac.jp Third-Party Advisory chromium.org Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: unspecified uTorrent
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1524 issue tracking mailing list exploit third party advisory
http://www.math.sci.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/~m-mat/MT/efaq.html third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.113806 permissions required exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25043?
CVE-2018-25043 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-25043?
To fix CVE-2018-25043, 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-2018-25043 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-25043 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2018-25043?
CVE-2018-25043 affects unspecified uTorrent.
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