CVE-2015-5276

The std::random_device class in libstdc++ in the GNU Compiler Collection (aka GCC) before 4.9.4 does not properly handle short reads from blocking sources, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the random values via unspecified vectors.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gcc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:32

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00054.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00054.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00052.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00052.html - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034375 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034375 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262846 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262846 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
References () https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65142 - Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory () https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65142 - Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2015-11-17 15:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 02:32


NVD link : CVE-2015-5276

Mitre link : CVE-2015-5276

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-5276


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Products Affected

gnu

  • gcc
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor