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CVE-2008-5659

The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time, which makes it e

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Summary

The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct brute force attacks against cryptographic routines that use this class for randomness, as demonstrated against DSA private keys.

Timeline

  1. Public exploit on Exploit-DB

    EDB-32673, EDB-32674

  2. CVE published
  3. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • n/a n/a

    Version range not reported

References 5

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

gcc.gnu.org

openwall.com

Exploit-DB