Don Libes: >> Expect >> 5.2.8 Security Vulnerabilities
mkpasswd in expect 5.2.8, as used by Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.0, seeds its random number generator with its process ID, which limits the space of possible seeds and makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password attacks.
CVSS Score
7.5
EPSS Score
0.007
Published
2001-04-11