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CVE-2008-3168

The files utility in Empire Server before 4.3.15 discloses the world creation time, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the PR…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
5.0
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
1.0%
percentile 64%
Public exploits
0
none known

The files utility in Empire Server before 4.3.15 discloses the world creation time, which makes it easier for attackers to determine the PRNG seed.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.05.0AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

  • sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?group_id=24031&release_id=600111 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • freshmeat.net /projects/empserver/?branch_id=22267&release_id=280745 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/30152 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/43653 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred

Sources

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