CVE-2012-1577
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1577 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. lib/libc/stdlib/random.c in OpenBSD returns 0 when seeded with 0.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lib/libc/stdlib/random.c in OpenBSD returns 0 when seeded with 0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dietlibc Project | Dietlibc | All versions |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/23/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ensc/dietlibc/blob/master/CHANGESThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1577Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/23/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ensc/dietlibc/blob/master/CHANGESThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1577Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1577?
lib/libc/stdlib/random.c in OpenBSD returns 0 when seeded with 0.
How severe is CVE-2012-1577?
CVE-2012-1577 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1577?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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