Vulnerability identifier: #VU55450

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37606

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Meow hash 0.5/calico
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Casey Muratori

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an insufficiently thwart key recovery issue. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Meow hash 0.5/calico: All versions

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External links
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27978878
http://github.com/cmuratori/meow_hash/issues/80

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.