CVE-2024-45719: answer Weak Crypto — Fix

Description

Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.6

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	answer	< 1.4.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/sz2d0z39k01nbx3r9pj65t76o1hy9491

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/11/22/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45719? +

Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-45719? +

CVE-2024-45719 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45719? +

CVE-2024-45719 affects products from apache, specifically: answer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45719? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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