VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2007-5502
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection…
MEDIUM 6.4EPSS 2.31%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (2.31%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.
- CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
- EPSS
- 2.31% probability · 82th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-310
- Affected
- openssl/fips object module
- Source
- secalert@redhat.com
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27859Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249US Government Resource
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27859Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249US Government Resource
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.