SB2014082505 - Fedora EPEL 5 update for python-elixir
Published: August 25, 2014 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014082505
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2146)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.