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CVE-2006-0898

2.6 · LOW

Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a lar…

Published Feb 25, 2006lincoln_d._steinEPSS 1.43%

Overview

CVE-2006-0898 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting lincoln_d._stein crypt_cbc. It was published on February 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger block size than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lincoln_d._stein. Update crypt_cbc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
lincoln_d._steincrypt_cbc0Affected

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0630.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/18755Refsecunia.com/advisories/19187Refsecunia.com/advisories/19303Refsecunia.com/advisories/20899Refsecunia.com/advisories/31493Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/488Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-996Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-15.xmlRefwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_security.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0898?

CVE-2006-0898 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting lincoln_d._stein crypt_cbc. It was published on February 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-0898?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0898?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lincoln_d._stein. Update crypt_cbc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0898?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0898 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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