CVE-2001-0967

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: August 31, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, uses a constant salt when encrypting passwords using the crypt() function, which makes it easier for an attacker to conduct brute force password guessing.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3204

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3204

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

58th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-916

Affected Vendors

arkeia

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