CVE-2011-2683 Weak cryptography in n/a
The library uses insecure HTTP for random number seeding, allowing attackers to predict seeds via man-in-the-middle attacks and bypass cryptographic protections.
- 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-2011-2683?
CVE-2011-2683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
reseed seeds random numbers from an insecure HTTP request to random.org during installation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2683?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Reseed Project Reseed.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2683?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-2683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppfm-wxvv-g4mw.