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CVE-2016-2379

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Published: Mar 29, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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8.8
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

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 (1)

Products: Pidgin: Mxit
Pidgin
1 product
Mxit
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mxit
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-326
Inadequate Encryption Strength
The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.

References (8)

Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: cret@cert.org
Vendor Advisory
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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