CVE-2011-2190

Published Oct 7, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for local users to determine admin passwords via a brute-force attack.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-2181 The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for local users to determine admin passwords via a brute-force attack.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:53 PM
Reserved
May 31, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 7, 2011, 2:51 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 PM