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CVE-2012-2742

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

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CVE-2012-2742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier uses only the first 32 characters of a password followed by a sequence of zeros, which reduces the entropy and makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to crack passwords and obtain access to keys via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier uses only the first 32 characters of a password followed by a sequence of zeros, which reduces the entropy and makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to crack passwords and obtain access to keys via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation<= 0.4.13-2
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.1.0
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.1.1
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.1.2
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.2.0
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.2.1
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.3.0
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.3.1
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.3.2
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.3.3
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.3.4
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.0
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.1
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.2
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.3
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.4
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.5
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.6
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.7
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.8
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.9
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.10
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.11
Mikel OlasagastiRevelation0.4.12

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2742?
Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier uses only the first 32 characters of a password followed by a sequence of zeros, which reduces the entropy and makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to crack passwords and obtain access to keys via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2742?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2742?
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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Source: NVD / NIST