CVE-2008-5162
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Nov 26, 2008
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2024
- Reserved
- Nov 19, 2008
Description
The arc4random function in the kernel in FreeBSD 6.3 through 7.1 does not have a proper entropy source for a short time period immediately after boot, which makes it easier for attackers to predict the function's return values and conduct certain attacks against the GEOM framework and various network protocols, related to the Yarrow random number generator.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- 32871third-party-advisory
- FreeBSD-SA-08:11vendor-advisory
- 1021276vdb-entry
- 50137vdb-entry
- 32447vdb-entry
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