CVE-2007-5502

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.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652 vdb entry patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029 vdb entry
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
http://secunia.com/advisories/27859 third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796 vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5502?
CVE-2007-5502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5502?
To fix CVE-2007-5502, 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-2007-5502 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5502 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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