CVE-2016-10743: High severity w1.fi hostapd vulnerability
Published Mar 23, 2019
·Updated
hostapd before 2.6 does not prevent use of the low-quality PRNG that is reached by an osrandom() function call.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
w1.fi hostapd<2.6
debian/wpa
2:2.9.0-21+deb11u22:2.9.0-21+deb11u32:2.10-12+deb12u32:2.10-12+deb12u22:2.10-242:2.10-25
Remediation
Event History
Mar 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:55 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:15 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:06 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How severe is CVE-2016-10743?
CVE-2016-10743 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10743?
hostapd versions before 2.6 are affected by CVE-2016-10743.
4
How can I fix CVE-2016-10743?
To fix CVE-2016-10743, update hostapd to version 2.6 or later.
5
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.