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CVE-2016-2379

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.40%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-03-29 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2016-2379
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.40%

Original NVD Description

The Mxit protocol uses weak encryption when encrypting user passwords, which might allow attackers to (1) decrypt hashed passwords by leveraging knowledge of client registration codes or (2) gain login access by eavesdropping on login messages and re-using the hashed passwords.

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