CVE-2011-4931
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4931 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. gpw generates shorter passwords than required. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gpw generates shorter passwords than required
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gpw Project | Gpw | 0.0.19940601-8.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-4931Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4931Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=651510Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-4931Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4931Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4931?
gpw generates shorter passwords than required
How severe is CVE-2011-4931?
CVE-2011-4931 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4931?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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