Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-17845
An issue was discovered in Enigmail before 1.9.9. Improper Random Secret Generation occurs because Math.Random() is used by pretty Easy privacy (pEp), aka TBE-01-001.
Products affected by CVE-2017-17845
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:enigmail:enigmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-17845
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-17845
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
7.3
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
3.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-17845
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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-2017-17845
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4070
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4070-1 enigmailThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00021.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1219-1] enigmail security update
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https://www.mail-archive.com/enigmail-users@enigmail.net/msg04280.html
Re: [Enigmail] [ANN] Enigmail v1.9.9 availableMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://enigmail.net/download/other/Enigmail%20Pentest%20Report%20by%20Cure53%20-%20Excerpt.pdf
Third Party Advisory;Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00333.html
[SECURITY] [DSA 4070-1] enigmail security updateThird Party Advisory
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