# CVE-2013-4441: The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-01-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- Pwgen: 2.06

## Description

The Phonemes mode in Pwgen 2.06 generates predictable passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to guess the password via a brute-force attack.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Pwgen, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=726578
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/06/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/15
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/22/6

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