Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.trusty:def:20162379000
Revision Date:2017-03-29Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-2379 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) - low.
Description:The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2016-2379
Platform(s):Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) is installed.
  • AND The 'pidgin' package in trusty is affected and needs fixing.
  • BACK