CVE-2003-0094

Description

A patch for mcookie in the util-linux package for Mandrake Linux 8.2 and 9.0 uses /dev/urandom instead of /dev/random, which causes mcookie to use an entropy source that is more predictable than expected, which may make it easier for certain types of attacks to succeed.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.35%

Vendor Advisory mandrakesoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:016	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11318	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6855	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0094?: CVE-2003-0094 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0094?: To fix CVE-2003-0094, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0094 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0094 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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