Cryptographic issues in Beaker



Published: 2012-09-15 | Updated: 2023-09-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2012-3458
CWE-ID CWE-310
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Ben Bangert

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU80351

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3458

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of AES in ECB cipher mode with PyCrypto to encrypt session data. A remote attacker can decrypt session information and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Beaker: 0.5 - 1.6.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2541
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/13/10
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=809267
http://github.com/bbangert/beaker/commit/91becae76101cf87ce8cbfabe3af2622fc328fe5


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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