Description
The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.
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 | pidgin | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | pidgin | No fix yet | — |
References
- 91335 vdb-entry
- GLSA-201701-38 vendor-advisory
- https://pidgin.im/news/security/?id=95
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0122/