Description
Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2012-0007 | Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database. |
Github GHSA |
GHSA-vfcg-5ggc-3rxx | Elixir can leak information due to weak use of crypto |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T19:26:08.199Z
Reserved: 2012-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2012-2146
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Status : Modified
Published: 2012-08-26T21:55:01.840
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2012-2146
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Github GHSA