Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-4441
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.
Products affected by CVE-2013-4441
- cpe:2.3:a:pwgen_project:pwgen:2.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-4441
0.43%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 60 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2013-4441
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-4441
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The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-4441
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6
oss-security - Re: pwgen: non-uniform distribution of passwordsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578
#726578 - pwgen: Multiple vulnerabilities in passwords generation - Debian Bug report logsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15
oss-security - Re: RESEND: CVE Request: pwgenMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: pwgenMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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