CVE-2024-7701: Misuse of SHA256 to create an encryption key

Published Dec 15, 2024
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Updated

Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability in percona percona-toolkit allows Encryption Brute Forcing.This issue affects percona-toolkit: 3.6.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Percona percona-toolkit
Percona Toolkit=3.6.0

Event History

Dec 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:56 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7701?

CVE-2024-7701 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing encryption brute forcing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7701?

To fix CVE-2024-7701, users should upgrade to a patched version of Percona Toolkit that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-7701?

CVE-2024-7701 affects Percona Toolkit version 3.6.0.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-7701?

The nature of CVE-2024-7701 involves the use of password hashing with insufficient computational effort, making it susceptible to brute force attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-7701?

Currently, the best approach for CVE-2024-7701 is to ensure you are using a version of Percona Toolkit that has been updated to mitigate this vulnerability.

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