🛡️ CVE-2014-3503 — syncope
Description
Apache Syncope uses a weak PNRG
Apache Syncope 1.1.x before 1.1.8 uses weak random values to generate passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
Weakness class
CVE-2014-3503 is classified as CWE-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak PRNG. A general-purpose random number generator is used where a cryptographic one is required.
Affected software
CVE-2014-3503 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.syncope:syncope (from 1.1.0 up to 1.1.8)
Timeline and source
Published on 14 May 2022 and last revised on 8 December 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
syncope.apache.org (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
web.archive.org (Web)
packetstormsecurity.com (Web)
svn.apache.org (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.syncope:syncope | 1.1.0 | 1.1.8 |
References
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