CVE-2012-2146

python-elixir: weak use of crypto can leak information

Published Aug 26, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0007 Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-vfcg-5ggc-3rxx Elixir can leak information due to weak use of crypto
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 26, 2012, 9:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 18, 2012, 12:00 AM