medium6.4
CVE-2007-5502
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is m…
Impact
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Fips Object Module | Version 1.1.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27859
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27859
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796