What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4440?

CVE-2013-4440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4440?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-4440. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pwgen CVE-2013-4440

MEDIUM

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2014-12-19 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Pwgen

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 19, 2014 - 15:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 generates weak non-tty passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

AnalysisAI

Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 generates weak non-tty passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Password Generator (aka Pwgen) before 2.07 generates weak non-tty passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack. Affected products include: Pwgen Project Pwgen. Version information: before 2.07.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.