CVE-2007-6043

The CryptGenRandom function in Microsoft Windows 2000 generates predictable values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to reduce the effectiveness of cryptographic mechanisms, as demonstrated by attacks on (1) forward security and (2) backward security, related to use of eight instances of the RC4 cipher, and possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-3898.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 02:01

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References
  • {'url': 'http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1165210682;fp;2;fpid;1', 'name': 'http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1165210682;fp;2;fpid;1', 'tags': [], 'refsource': 'MISC'}
  • () http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1 -

Information

Published : 2007-11-20 19:46

Updated : 2024-02-28 11:01


NVD link : CVE-2007-6043

Mitre link : CVE-2007-6043

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-6043


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Products Affected

microsoft

  • windows_2000
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor