7.5
CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7252

First published: Fri Nov 03 2023(Updated: )

bcrypt password hashing in Botan before 2.1.0 does not correctly handle passwords with a length between 57 and 72 characters, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the cleartext password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Botan>=1.11.0<2.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-7252.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7252?

    CVE-2017-7252 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).

  • How does the vulnerability in Botan affect the password hashing?

    The vulnerability in Botan affects the bcrypt password hashing, specifically passwords with a length between 57 and 72 characters.

  • What is the impact of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability makes it easier for attackers to determine the cleartext password.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-7252?

    Yes, the fix is available in Botan version 2.1.0.

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