# CVE-2014-0841: IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-dep

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-04-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, and 6.6.0 use a weak algorithm to hash passwords, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext values via a brute-force attack. IBM X-Force ID: 90704.

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-weak-password-hash-vulnerability-in-rational-focalpoint-cve-2014-0841/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90704

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