CVE-2018-25043 uTorrent PRNG improper authentication
Weak PRNG in uTorrent allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially compromising user accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25043?
CVE-2018-25043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in unspecified uTorrent, published on 17 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in uTorrent. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PRNG. The manipulation leads to weak authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bittorrent Utorrent.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-25043 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25043 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified uTorrent
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45qr-3x63-9j8c.