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CVE-2014-0017

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2014-0017 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RAND_bytes function in libssh before 0.6.3, when forking is enabled, does not properly reset the state of the OpenSSL pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), which causes the state to be shared between children processes and allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging a pid collision.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RAND_bytes function in libssh before 0.6.3, when forking is enabled, does not properly reset the state of the OpenSSL pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), which causes the state to be shared between children processes and allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging a pid collision.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibsshLibssh<= 0.6.2
LibsshLibssh0.4.7
LibsshLibssh0.4.8
LibsshLibssh0.5.0
LibsshLibssh0.5.1
LibsshLibssh0.5.2
LibsshLibssh0.5.3
LibsshLibssh0.5.4
LibsshLibssh0.5.5
LibsshLibssh0.6.0
LibsshLibssh0.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0017?
The RAND_bytes function in libssh before 0.6.3, when forking is enabled, does not properly reset the state of the OpenSSL pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), which causes the state to be shared between children processes and allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging a pid collision.
How severe is CVE-2014-0017?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0017 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0017?
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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Source: NVD / NIST