CVE-2006-0898
First published: Sat Feb 25 2006(Updated: )
Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger block size than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Crypt-CBC | =2.13 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.00 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.24 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.09 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.05 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.10 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.04 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.21 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.12 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.11 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.15 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.02 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.08 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.03 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.25 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.20 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.22 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.14 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.10 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.07 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =1.00 | |
| Crypt-CBC | =2.01 | |
| Crypt-CBC | <=2.16 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16802
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18755
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-996
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19187
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-15.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19303
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20899
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/488
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31493
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24954
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425966/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on encryption strength.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0898?
To fix CVE-2006-0898, upgrade to a version of the Crypt::CBC Perl module that is greater than 2.16.
What versions of the Crypt::CBC Perl module are affected by CVE-2006-0898?
Versions 2.16 and earlier of the Crypt::CBC Perl module are affected by CVE-2006-0898.
What types of encryption are weakened by CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 weakens encryption when using ciphers with block sizes larger than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.
Is CVE-2006-0898 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2006-0898 is a known vulnerability that has been documented in various security advisories.
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- version/crypt-cbc/2.10
- version/crypt-cbc/2.04
- version/crypt-cbc/1.21
- version/crypt-cbc/2.12
- version/crypt-cbc/2.11
- version/crypt-cbc/2.15
- version/crypt-cbc/2.02
- version/crypt-cbc/2.08
- version/crypt-cbc/2.03
- version/crypt-cbc/1.25
- version/crypt-cbc/1.20
- version/crypt-cbc/1.22
- version/crypt-cbc/2.14
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- version/crypt-cbc/2.07
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