# CVE-2011-0766: The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-05-31 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14B03, uses predictable seeds based on the current time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess DSA host and SSH session keys.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/44709
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/f228601de45c5b53241b103af6616453c50885a5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990

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