CVE-2013-4442
UnknownEPSS 2.17%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 uses weak pseudo generated numbers when /dev/urandom is unavailable, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the numbers.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 uses weak pseudo generated numbers when /dev/urandom is unavailable, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the numbers.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pwgen Project | Pwgen | <= 2.06 |
References
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pwgen/code/ci/00118ccac4656adb028504639b313d7b09e62b79/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pwgen/code/ci/00118ccac4656adb028504639b313d7b09e62b79/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4442?
Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 uses weak pseudo generated numbers when /dev/urandom is unavailable, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the numbers.
How severe is CVE-2013-4442?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4442?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2013
- CVE-2013-4436The default configuration for salt-ssh in Salt (aka SaltStac…
- CVE-2013-4437Unspecified vulnerability in salt-ssh in Salt (aka SaltStack…
- CVE-2013-4438Salt (aka SaltStack) before 0.17.1 allows remote attackers t…
- CVE-2013-4439Salt (aka SaltStack) before 0.15.0 through 0.17.0 allows rem…
- CVE-2013-4440Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 generates weak no…
- CVE-2013-4441The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwo…9.8
- CVE-2013-4443Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2013-4444Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 7.x …
- CVE-2013-4445The json rendering functionality in the Context module 6.x-2…
- CVE-2013-4446The _json_decode function in plugins/context_reaction_block.…
- CVE-2013-4447Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the API in the S…
- CVE-2013-4448Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
Are you affected by CVE-2013-4442?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST