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CVE-2011-2190

The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which make

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Summary

The generate_admin_password function in Cherokee before 1.2.99 uses time and PID values for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for local users to determine admin passwords via a brute-force attack.

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References 7

securityfocus.com

code.google.com

lists.fedoraproject.org

openwall.com

cherokee-project.com

bugzilla.redhat.com