Description
Off-by-one error in passwd 0.68 and earlier, when using the --stdin option, causes passwd to use the first 78 characters of a password instead of the first 79, which results in a small reduction of the search space required for brute force attacks.
Product(s):
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 10.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 8.2
- Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 8.2 on PPC
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1
- Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 9.1 on PPC
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2
- Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 9.2 on AMD64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1
- Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 on x86_64
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-2394, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-2394 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.