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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | elixir | 0.7.1-4build0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | elixir | 0.7.1-4build0.14.04.1 | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | elixir | <= 0.7.1 | — | GHSA-vfcg-5ggc-3rxx |
| PyPI | elixir | all versions | — | PYSEC-2012-13 |
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/sqlelixir/browse_thread/thread/efc16227514cffa?pli=1
- [oss-security] 20120428 Re: weak use of crypto in python-elixir can lead to information disclosure (CVE and peer review request) mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20120427 weak use of crypto in python-elixir can lead to information disclosure (CVE and peer review request) mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=810013
- http://elixir.ematia.de/trac/ticket/119
- [oss-security] 20120429 Re: weak use of crypto in python-elixir can lead to information disclosure (CVE and peer review request) mailing-list