CVE-2016-4980
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
A password generation weakness exists in xquest through 2016-06-13.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ethz xquest | <=2016-06-13 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-4980
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1346016
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-4980
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AVW2QJFNZUZYBN4M4YUE7S2NZBWWMGES/
- https://fedorahosted.org/fpc/ticket/506
- https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Packaging:Initial_Service_Setup
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1346017
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1346016#c3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4980?
CVE-2016-4980 has been rated as having a moderate severity due to its potential to expose user passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4980?
To fix CVE-2016-4980, upgrade to a version of xquest released after June 13, 2016 that addresses the password generation weakness.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4980?
CVE-2016-4980 affects xquest versions through 2016-06-13, Fedora 23, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0.
What is the root cause of CVE-2016-4980?
The root cause of CVE-2016-4980 is inadequate randomness in the password generation process implemented in the xguest RPM post-install script.
Can CVE-2016-4980 lead to password-related attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-4980 can potentially lead to password-related attacks due to predictable passwords being generated.
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