CHICKEN up to 4.7.x on 64-bit Random Number Generator weak prng ⚔ [Disputed]
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability was found in CHICKEN up to 4.7.x on 64-bit. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak prng vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-338. The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
A casting error in Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platform caused the random number generator to return a constant value. NOTE: the vendor states "This function wasn't used for security purposes (and is advertised as being unsuitable)."
The weakness was released 10/31/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.nongnu.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-6124. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.
Upgrading to version 4.8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (90053†).
Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Weak prngCWE: CWE-338 / CWE-331 / CWE-330
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: CHICKEN 4.8.0
Timeline
12/06/2012 🔍10/31/2019 🔍
11/01/2019 🔍
02/01/2024 🔍
Sources
Advisory: lists.nongnu.orgStatus: Not defined
Disputed: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2012-6124 (🔍)
OSVDB: 90053
Entry
Created: 11/01/2019 08:44Updated: 02/01/2024 10:31
Changes: 11/01/2019 08:44 (43), 11/01/2019 08:49 (16), 02/01/2024 10:31 (4)
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