GHSA-j539-xxc6-73wfHighCVSS 7.5
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts. The...
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📋 Description
Crypt::PasswdMD5 versions through 1.42 for Perl generates insecure random values for salts.
The built-in rand function is predictable, and unsuitable for cryptography.
🔗 References (7)
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6659
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.42/source/lib/Crypt/PasswdMD5.pm#L35-47
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/08/17
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/pull/3
- https://github.com/ronsavage/Crypt-PasswdMD5/commit/a2f821637db0296082297aa4b02254ab08f0dc5e.patch
- https://metacpan.org/release/RSAVAGE/Crypt-PasswdMD5-1.43/changes
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j539-xxc6-73wf