CVE-2008-5659 | BDVDB-2026-33976 Detail

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47574
http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38417
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/06/2

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12008-12-17Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-07Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.