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.

CVSS v2.0 5.0 MEDIUM

5.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

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

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

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

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

Information

Published : 2015-11-17 07:59

Updated : 2019-02-12 11:05

NVD link : CVE-2015-5276

Mitre link : CVE-2015-5276

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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Products Affected

gnu

gcc

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