Description
Crypt::PBKDF2 versions before 0.261630 for Perl have a weak default algorithm and number of iterations. The default algorithm is HMAC-SHA1, which should only be used for legacy systems. These versions default to using 1000 iterations. Depending on the chosen algorithm, 220,000 to 1,400,000 iterations should be used.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
ARODLAND Crypt::PBKDF2
Default version status: unaffected
0 to < 0.261630affected
References
- https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Password_Storage_Cheat_Sheet.html#pbkdf2 ↗
- https://metacpan.org/release/ARODLAND/Crypt-PBKDF2-0.261630/changes ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/12/5 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/13/1 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/1 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/2 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/14/3 ↗