Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine prior 3.2.0 Random Number Generator mcrypt_create_iv cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine. Affected by this vulnerability is the function mcrypt_create_iv of the component Random Number Generator. Performing a manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-5386. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine (Social Network Software). This affects the function mcrypt_create_iv of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The mcrypt_create_iv function in hphp/runtime/ext/mcrypt/ext_mcrypt.cpp in Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine (HHVM) before 3.3.0 does not seed the random number generator, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging the use of a single initialization vector.

The weakness was published 12/28/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-5386 since 08/22/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-73427, VDB-73426, VDB-73424 and VDB-73423. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HipHop Virtual Machine 3.2.0
Patch: github.com

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08/22/2014 🔍
12/28/2014 +128 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +89 days 🔍
04/10/2022 +2571 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ab6fdeb84fb090b48606b6f7933028cfe7bf3a5e
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-5386 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5386
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73425
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/10/2022 09:44
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (45), 04/10/2018 11:17 (6), 04/10/2022 09:44 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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