CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

BID:55570

Info

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 55570
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2994
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 17 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 27 2012 08:10PM
Credit: Christopher Campbell
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector is prone to an insecure password generation vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to guess generated passwords and gain access to affected appliances.

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available network utilities to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector CVE-2012-2994 Predictable Password Generation Vulnerability

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