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 more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.

CVSS v2.0 6.4 MEDIUM

6.4^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 4.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652	Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/27859	Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249	US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openssl:fips_object_module:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2007-11-30 22:46

Updated : 2017-07-28 18:33

NVD link : CVE-2007-5502

Mitre link : CVE-2007-5502

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-310

Cryptographic Issues

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Products Affected

openssl

fips_object_module

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