CVE-2016-2379

Name: CVE-2016-2379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-29T20:59:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pidgin	Mxit	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/Third Party Advisory
https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/Third Party Advisory
https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2379?

How severe is CVE-2016-2379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2379?

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