CVE-2016-10743
First published: Sat Mar 23 2019(Updated: )
hostapd before 2.6 does not prevent use of the low-quality PRNG that is reached by an os_random() function call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| W1.fi Hostapd | <2.6 | |
| ubuntu/wpa | <2.1-0ubuntu1.7 | 2.1-0ubuntu1.7 |
| ubuntu/wpa | <2:2.6-7 | 2:2.6-7 |
| ubuntu/wpa | <2.4-0ubuntu6.4 | 2.4-0ubuntu6.4 |
| debian/wpa | 2:2.9.0-21+deb11u1 2:2.9.0-21+deb11u2 2:2.10-12+deb12u1 2:2.10-12+deb12u2 2:2.10-21.1 2:2.10-22 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156573/Hostapd-Insufficient-Entropy.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/27/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00035.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3944-1/
- https://w1.fi/cgit/hostap/commit/?id=98a516eae8260e6fd5c48ddecf8d006285da7389
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-10743
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10743
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3944-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-10743
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10743
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10743
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10743?
CVE-2016-10743 is a vulnerability in hostapd before version 2.6 that allows the use of a low-quality PRNG.
How severe is CVE-2016-10743?
CVE-2016-10743 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10743?
hostapd versions before 2.6 are affected by CVE-2016-10743.
How can I fix CVE-2016-10743?
To fix CVE-2016-10743, update hostapd to version 2.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10743?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-10743 on the MITRE, Ubuntu, and NVD websites.
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