Improper Authentication Affecting pidgin package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.14% (51st percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS6-PIDGIN-1963457
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 21 Jun 2016

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:6 pidgin.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pidgin package and not the pidgin package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.