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.
Published 2008-12-17 20:30:01
Updated 2017-08-08 01:33:27
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5659

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.33%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 67 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-5659

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.5
HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-5659

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2008-5659

Products affected by CVE-2008-5659

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