National Cyber-Alert System
Vulnerability Summary for CVE-2009-0255
Original release date:01/22/2009
Last revised:01/29/2009
Source:
US-CERT/NIST
Overview
The System extension Install tool in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 creates the encryption key with an insufficiently random seed, which makes it easier for attackers to crack the key.
Impact
CVSS Severity (version 2.0):
Impact Subscore:
2.9
Exploitability Subscore:
10.0
CVSS Version 2 Metrics:
Access Vector: Network exploitable
Access Complexity: Low
Authentication: Not required to exploit
Impact Type:Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
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External Source: XF
Name: typo3-installtool-weak-security(48132)
External Source: BID
Name: 33376
External Source: DEBIAN
Name: DSA-1711
External Source: CONFIRM
Name: http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-001/
Type: Advisory
External Source: SECUNIA
Name: 33679
Type: Advisory
External Source: SECUNIA
Name: 33617
Type: Advisory