CVE-2016-0391 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak random number generation in IBM Watson Developer Cloud allows attackers to brute-force service credentials and bypass cryptographic protections.
- 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-2016-0391?
CVE-2016-0391 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The IBM Watson Developer Cloud services on Bluemix platforms do not properly generate random numbers for service-instance credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0391?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Watson Developer Cloud.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0391?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0391 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0391 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0391 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fh5-7h44-vx78.