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FreeBSD: phpmyadmin -- Insecure password generation in JavaScript (CVE-2016-1927)

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FreeBSD: phpmyadmin -- Insecure password generation in JavaScript (CVE-2016-1927)

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
01/28/2016
Created
07/25/2018
Added
01/29/2016
Modified
10/30/2017

Description

The suggestPassword function in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 relies on the Math.random JavaScript function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute-force approach.

Solution(s)

  • freebsd-upgrade-package-phpmyadmin

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