QID 710062

Date Published: 2021-08-11

QID 710062: Gentoo Linux rclone Weak random number generation (GLSA 202107-14)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution
rclone uses weak random number generation such that generated passwords can be easily cracked.
Affected Package(s): net-misc/rclone-{VERSION}

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Malicious users could also use this vulnerability to change partial contents or configuration on the system and information disclosure.Denial of service can appear in some cases too.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 202107-14 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 202107-14 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org//glsa/202107-14
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