CVE-2016-1927
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CVE-2016-1927 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The suggestPassword function in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 relies on the Math.random JavaScript function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute-force approach.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The suggestPassword function in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 relies on the Math.random JavaScript function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute-force approach.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.12 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.12 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.13 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.13.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.14.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.15.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.3 |
References
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-4.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-4.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
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