pkp-lib up to 3.3.0-15 predictable algorithm in random number generator

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in pkp-lib up to 3.3.0-15. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes use of predictable algorithm in random number generator. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-4695. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in pkp-lib up to 3.3.0-15 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of predictable algorithm in random number generator vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1241. The device uses an algorithm that is predictable and generates a pseudo-random number. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

The weakness was released 09/01/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-4695 since 09/01/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.3.0-16 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Use of predictable algorithm in random number generator
CWE: CWE-1241 / CWE-338 / CWE-331
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: pkp-lib 3.3.0-16
Patch: e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5

Timelineinfo

09/01/2023 🔍
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09/29/2023 +28 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4695 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4695
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238531

Entryinfo

Created: 09/01/2023 07:45
Updated: 09/29/2023 08:43
Changes: 09/01/2023 07:45 (49), 09/29/2023 08:39 (1), 09/29/2023 08:43 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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