CVE-2013-2213
First published: Wed Jun 26 2013(Updated: )
Michael Samuel (mik) reports: KRandom::random() should not be considered a secure PRNG due to having a limited space of random values (32bits). Reference: <a href="http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/1">http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/1</a> <a href="http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2">http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Paste Applet | >4.10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=978246
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=978247
- http://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora_Security_Team//html/Defensive_Coding/ch10s02.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2013-2213.
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2213?
The severity of CVE-2013-2213 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-2213?
The KDE Paste Applet after version 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons is affected by CVE-2013-2213.
How does the vulnerability in CVE-2013-2213 impact cryptographic protection mechanisms?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-2213 makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2013-2213?
Yes, updating to a version of KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons will fix the vulnerability CVE-2013-2213.
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