CVE-2009-0255 Weak cryptography in n/a

What is CVE-2009-0255?

CVE-2009-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 22 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The System extension Install tool in TYPO3 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, 4.1.0 through 4.1.7, and 4.2.0 through 4.2.3 creates the encryption key with an insufficiently random seed, which makes it easier for attackers to crack the key.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0255?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Typo3 Typo3.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0255?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-0255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0255 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-7x3q-vm79-8fcc.