CryptoBuddy truncated passwords results in weaker security
| cryptobuddy-truncate-weak-security (11294) |  Low Risk |
Description:
CryptoBuddy truncates passwords of more than 55 bytes. This vulnerability results in weaker than expected security.
Consequences:
Configuration
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Feb 09 2003 - 20:14:06 CST : RTS CryptoBuddy Multiple Encryption Implementation Vulnerabilities.
- Research Triangle Software Web site: CryptoStick® Software Suite.
- BID-6815: CryptoBuddy Long Passphrase Truncation Weakness
- CVE-2003-1389: RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier truncates long passphrases without warning the user, which may make it easier to conduct certain brute force guessing attacks.
Platforms Affected:
- Research Triangle Software CryptoBuddy 1.2 and prior
Reported:
Feb 09, 2003
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