CVE-2006-1378: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1378: PasswordSafe 3.0 beta, when running on Windows before XP, uses a weak random number generator (C++ rand fun...

PasswordSafe 3.0 beta, when running on Windows before XP, uses a weak random number generator (C++ rand function) during generation of the database encryption key, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt the database and steal passwords by generating keys for all possible rand() seed values and conducting a known plaintext attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects PasswordSafe 3.0 beta on Windows versions before XP. Its database encryption key could be generated with weak randomness, making stored password databases easier to decrypt if an attacker obtains the database file. Likely limited to legacy deployments using PasswordSafe 3.0 beta on Windows before XP, especially where old password database files still exist in archives, backups, or endpoints. Treat as a targeted legacy credential-risk issue, not a broad current-platform emergency. Prioritize if the organization used old PasswordSafe databases or still retains them in backups. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy PasswordSafe 3.0 beta installations and database files.; Check PasswordSafe vendor guidance or advisories for fixed versions and migration instructions.; Move secrets from affected legacy databases into a supported password manager..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 24, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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passwordsafe-key-brute-force(25429)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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