gsd-2008-0166
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
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.
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CVE-2008-0166


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