PT-2020-7498 · Pwgen+2 · Pwgen+2

Yves-Alexis Perez · Published 2019-08-26 · Updated 2020-01-30 · CVE-2013-4441

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Pwgen version 2.06

Description: The Phonemes mode in Pwgen generates predictable passwords, making it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

Recommendations: For Pwgen version 2.06, consider using a different password generation mode to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the Phonemes mode until a patch is available. Avoid using the predictable passwords generated by the Phonemes mode in Pwgen version 2.06. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2019-2538

ALT-PU-2019-2552

CVE-2013-4441

Affected Products

Alt Linux

Debian

Pwgen

References · 9

• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4441 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4441 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4441 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2013-4441 · Vendor Advisory
• https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/457 · Telegram Post
• https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578 · Note
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15 · Note
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1 · Note