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CVE-2016-2379
HIGH · CVSS 8.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-03-29T20:59:00.200 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:43:55.960

Summary

The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.

Affected products

pidgin — mxit

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References

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