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 client registration codes or (2) gain logi...
HighCVSS 8.8
EPSS 0.40%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pidgin mxit | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- 91335 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- www.talosintelligence.com third-party-advisory
- pidgin.im vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201701-38 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory