CVE-2018-9057

Description

aws/resource_aws_iam_user_login_profile.go in the HashiCorp Terraform Amazon Web Services (AWS) provider through v1.12.0 has an inappropriate PRNG algorithm and seeding, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an IAM account that was provisioned with a weak password.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/terraform-providers/terraform-provider-aws/pull/3934 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9057?
CVE-2018-9057 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9057?
To fix CVE-2018-9057, 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-2018-9057 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9057 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.
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