CVE-2019-13242

Vulnerability updated 5 months ago (2024-05-04T18:06:16.790Z)
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CVE-2019-13242 is a vulnerability that affects the OpenBSD operating system's authentication mechanism. Specifically, it allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability was discovered by Florian Obser in May 2019 and assigned CVE-2019-13242. When the vulnerability was discovered, the OpenBSD team immediately released a patch to fix it. However, it was later discovered that the patch did not completely address the issue. As a result, a second patch was released in August 2019 to fully remediate the vulnerability. This vulnerability highlights the importance of prompt discovery and remediation of software vulnerabilities. In this case, the OpenBSD team acted quickly to release a patch, but the initial patch was incomplete, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and validation before releasing patches or updates. Additionally, this vulnerability serves as a reminder to continuously monitor and update systems to ensure their security and protect against potential attacks.
Description last updated: 2023-06-19T05:33:16.373Z
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