CVE-2011-0766

Description

The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14B03, uses predictable seeds based on the current time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess DSA host and SSH session keys.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.37% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/44709 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/f228601de45c5b53241b103af6616453c50885a5 patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990 patch third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0766?
CVE-2011-0766 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0766?
To fix CVE-2011-0766, 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-2011-0766 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-0766 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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