CVE-2011-2683

reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:reseed_project:reseed:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 01:28

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/8 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/8 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reseed/+bug/804594 - Third Party Advisory () https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/reseed/+bug/804594 - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-10-23 18:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 01:28


NVD link : CVE-2011-2683

Mitre link : CVE-2011-2683

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-2683


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Products Affected

reseed_project

  • reseed
CWE
CWE-254

7PK - Security Features