Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-18021
It was discovered that QtPass before 1.2.1, when using the built-in password generator, generates possibly predictable and enumerable passwords. This only applies to the QtPass GUI.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-18021
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.46%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 72 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-18021
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-18021
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The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-18021
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https://lists.zx2c4.com/pipermail/password-store/2018-January/003165.html
PSA: critical security vulnerability in third-party pass-compatible software, "QtPass"Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/releases/tag/v1.2.1
Release Bug fixes · IJHack/QtPass · GitHubRelease Notes;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/IJHack/QtPass/issues/338
Insecure Password Generation · Issue #338 · IJHack/QtPass · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://qtpass.org/
QtPass GUI for pass, the standard UNIX password managerVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-18021
- cpe:2.3:a:qtpass:qtpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*