CVE-2008-5659 Weak cryptography in n/a
Predictable PRNG seeding in GNU Classpath allows attackers to brute force cryptographic keys, compromising data confidentiality.
- 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-2008-5659?
CVE-2008-5659 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Classpath.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5659 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5659 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5659 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5cf-h82c-8jhv.