CVE-2017-17845: Weak RNG
First published: Fri Dec 22 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Enigmail before 1.9.9. Improper Random Secret Generation occurs because Math.Random() is used by pretty Easy privacy (pEp), aka TBE-01-001.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/enigmail | 2:2.2.4-0.2~deb10u1 2:2.1.3+ds1-4~deb10u2 2:2.2.4-0.3 | |
| Enigmail | <1.9.9 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://enigmail.net/download/other/Enigmail%20Pentest%20Report%20by%20Cure53%20-%20Excerpt.pdf
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17845
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00021.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00333.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4070
- https://www.mail-archive.com/enigmail-users@enigmail.net/msg04280.html
- https://www.mail-archive.com/enigmail-users%40enigmail.net/msg04280.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17845?
CVE-2017-17845 has a medium severity due to improper random secret generation that could compromise cryptographic operations.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17845?
To fix CVE-2017-17845, upgrade Enigmail to version 1.9.9 or later.
Which versions of Enigmail are affected by CVE-2017-17845?
Enigmail versions prior to 1.9.9 are affected by CVE-2017-17845.
What does CVE-2017-17845 affect in Enigmail?
CVE-2017-17845 affects the random secret generation mechanism used by pretty Easy privacy (pEp) within Enigmail.
Is there a specific environment where CVE-2017-17845 is a concern?
CVE-2017-17845 is a concern specifically within Debian distributions using vulnerable versions of Enigmail.
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