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CVE-2016-2379
The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of c…
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Mxit | All versions |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91335
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-38