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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-28086
CVE-2020-28086:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
pass through 1.7.3 has a possibility of using a password for an unintended resource. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-28086, affects the password-store package and was disclosed in December 2020 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the password-store package versions through 1.7.3. For exploitation to occur, the user must perform specific actions that could lead to using a password for an unintended resource (NVD, Debian Tracker).
Impact
The vulnerability could result in the exposure of passwords to unintended resources, potentially compromising the security of stored credentials (NVD).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited. The specific conditions for exploitation involve using a password for an unintended resource (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The issue has been addressed in versions after 1.7.3. Users are recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the password-store package (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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