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CVE-2007-3153

The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence

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Summary

The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence (Unix rand), which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing certain values.

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References 4

osvdb.org

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

cool.haxx.se

securityfocus.com