CVE-2008-3168 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain world creation time to predict PRNG seeds, compromising security in Empire Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3168?
CVE-2008-3168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Empire Server Empire Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-3168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wqcp-cvwj-hr22.