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CVE-2008-5659

UnknownEPSS 3.35%

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CVE-2008-5659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.35%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuClasspath<= 0.97.2
GnuClasspath0.6
GnuClasspath0.7
GnuClasspath0.8
GnuClasspath0.9
GnuClasspath0.10
GnuClasspath0.11
GnuClasspath0.12
GnuClasspath0.13
GnuClasspath0.14
GnuClasspath0.15
GnuClasspath0.16
GnuClasspath0.17
GnuClasspath0.18
GnuClasspath0.19
GnuClasspath0.20
GnuClasspath0.90
GnuClasspath0.91
GnuClasspath0.92
GnuClasspath0.93
GnuClasspath0.95
GnuClasspath0.96
GnuClasspath0.96.1
GnuClasspath0.97
GnuClasspath0.97.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5659?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5659?
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Source: NVD / NIST