CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2565

First published: Sat Jun 09 2012(Updated: )

Bloxx Web Filtering before 5.0.14 does not use a salt during calculation of a password hash, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to determine cleartext passwords via a rainbow-table approach.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bloxx Web Filtering<=5.0.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2565?

    CVE-2012-2565 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential for password compromise.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2565?

    To fix CVE-2012-2565, upgrade to Bloxx Web Filtering version 5.0.14 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-2565?

    CVE-2012-2565 affects all versions of Bloxx Web Filtering prior to 5.0.14.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2012-2565?

    CVE-2012-2565 allows context-dependent attackers to use rainbow tables to potentially recover cleartext passwords.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2012-2565 on password security?

    CVE-2012-2565 weakens password security by lacking a salt in the password hashing process, making it vulnerable to attacks.

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