The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct brute force attacks against cryptographic routines that use this class for randomness, as demonstrated against DSA private keys.
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Configurations
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History
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References | () http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38417 - | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/06/2 - | |
References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47574 - |
Information
Published : 2008-12-17 20:30
Updated : 2024-11-21 00:54
NVD link : CVE-2008-5659
Mitre link : CVE-2008-5659
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5659
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Products Affected
gnu
- classpath
CWE
CWE-310
Cryptographic Issues