CVE-2021-45487 Weak cryptography in n/a
NetBSD's IPv4 ID generation lacks cryptographic strength, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security measures relying on unique identifiers.
- 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-2021-45487?
CVE-2021-45487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 25 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In NetBSD through 9.2, the IPv4 ID generation algorithm does not use appropriate cryptographic measures.
Weakness: CWE-330
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45487?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netbsd Netbsd.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45487?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45487 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-45487 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45487 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g27v-678p-wjfh.