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CVE-2008-0166

OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable

Published
Last modified
published
Not listed in CISA KEV
3 on Exploit-DB, 7 proofs of concept on GitHub

Summary

OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Public exploit on Exploit-DB

    EDB-5622, EDB-5632, EDB-5720

  3. Record last updated
  4. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • n/a n/a

    Version range not reported

References 32

debian.org

Exploit-DB

secunia.com

sourceforge.net

securityfocus.com

ubuntu.com

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

metasploit.com

securitytracker.com

us-cert.gov

kb.cert.org

16years.secvuln.info

GitHub · AhegaoPsyops/sslWeakness

GitHub · FaizanAli8232/CVE-Exploit-Research-Development

GitHub · QasimShahbaz21/CVE-Exploit-Research-Development

GitHub · avarx/vulnkeys

GitHub · badkeys/debianopenssl

GitHub · demining/Vulnerable-to-Debian-OpenSSL-bug-CVE-2008-0166

GitHub · g0tmi1k/debian-ssh