CVE-2021-27211 Weak cryptography in n/a
Steghide uses a weak 32-bit seed, allowing attackers to easily detect hidden data embedded in files.
- 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-2021-27211?
CVE-2021-27211 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
steghide 0.5.1 relies on a certain 32-bit seed value, which makes it easier for attackers to detect hidden data.
Weakness: CWE-335
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27211?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Steghide Project Steghide.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27211?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27211 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-27211 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27211 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-27211, GHSA-342w-jw3g-59cj, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-27211.