Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.xenial:def:201623790000000
Revision Date:2017-03-29Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-2379 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) - 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 16.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (xenial) is installed.
  • AND pidgin package in xenial is affected and needs fixing.
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