Description
The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pwgen | Pwgen | 2.06 | — |
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.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | pwgen | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | pwgen | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | pwgen | No fix yet | — |