CVE - CVE-2007-5502

CVE-ID
CVE-2007-5502	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.
References
Note: References are provided for the convenience of the reader to help distinguish between vulnerabilities. The list is not intended to be complete.
MISC:1019029 URL:http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029 MISC:26652 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652 MISC:27859 URL:http://secunia.com/advisories/27859 MISC:ADV-2007-4044 URL:~~http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044~~ (Obsolete source) MISC:VU#150249 URL:http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249 MISC:http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt URL:http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt MISC:openssl-fips-prng-security-bypass(38796) URL:https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
Assigning CNA
Red Hat, Inc.
Date Record Created
20071017	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20071017)
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Comments (Legacy)

Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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