CVE-2019-10907 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Airsonic 10.2.1 utilizes Spring's default remember-me mechanism, potentially exposing user passwords to offline brute-force attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-10907

In the GlobalSecurityConfig.java file, Airsonic 10.2.1 uses Spring's default remember-me mechanism based on MD5 with a fixed key of "airsonic". This vulnerability could allow attackers to retrieve user passwords through offline brute-force attacks.

What is CVE-2019-10907?

This CVE refers to a security issue in Airsonic 10.2.1 that could lead to the exposure of user passwords.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10907

The vulnerability in Airsonic 10.2.1 could enable attackers to potentially obtain user passwords by intercepting cookies and performing offline brute-force attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10907

Airsonic 10.2.1's security flaw is detailed below:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from Airsonic 10.2.1's use of Spring's default remember-me mechanism, which relies on MD5 with a fixed key of "airsonic" in GlobalSecurityConfig.java.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can intercept cookies to potentially conduct offline brute-force attacks and retrieve user passwords.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-10907, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the remember-me feature in Airsonic 10.2.1
Implement strong password policies for users

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Airsonic to the latest version
Use secure authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Airsonic to fix the vulnerability.