Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.trusty:def:20121581000
Revision Date:2012-09-09Version:1
Title:CVE-2012-1581 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) - low.
Description:MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users. MediaWiki 1.17.x before 1.17.3 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 uses weak random numbers for password reset tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to change the passwords of arbitrary users. Any extension developers using mt_rand() to generate random numbers in contexts where security is required are encouraged to instead make use of the MWCryptRand class introduced with this release.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2012-1581
Platform(s):Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) is installed.
  • AND NOT While related to the CVE in some way, the 'mediawiki' package in trusty is not affected (note: '1:1.15.5-9').
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