CVE-2019-10064
First published: Fri Feb 28 2020(Updated: )
hostapd before 2.6, in EAP mode, makes calls to the rand() and random() standard library functions without any preceding srand() or srandom() call, which results in inappropriate use of deterministic values. This was fixed in conjunction with CVE-2016-10743.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| W1.fi Hostapd | <2.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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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/2020/03/msg00010.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00013.html
- https://w1.fi/cgit/hostap/commit/?id=98a516eae8260e6fd5c48ddecf8d006285da7389
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-10064?
CVE-2019-10064 is a vulnerability in hostapd before version 2.6 that allows for inappropriate use of deterministic values in EAP mode.
How does the CVE-2019-10064 vulnerability impact the affected software?
The CVE-2019-10064 vulnerability affects hostapd before version 2.6 in EAP mode, allowing for inappropriate use of deterministic values.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-10064?
The severity of CVE-2019-10064 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-10064 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-10064 vulnerability, update hostapd to version 2.6 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-10064?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-10064 on the following 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
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