CVE-2007-5502 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak PRNG in OpenSSL FIPS module allows attackers to predict random data, bypassing security mechanisms relying on randomness.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5502?
CVE-2007-5502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5502?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openssl Fips Object Module.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5502?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5502 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-5502 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5502 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3wh-w6m7-m5c3.