Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 16, 2015· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2014-9687
CVE-2014-9687
Description
eCryptfs 104 and earlier uses a default salt to encrypt the mount passphrase, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- bugs.launchpad.net/ecryptfs/+bug/906550nvdExploit
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2524-1nvdVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-01/msg00118.htmlnvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/10/16nvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/17/7nvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/28/3nvd
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