CVE-2014-6221

Description

The MSCAPI/MSCNG interface implementation in GSKit in IBM Rational ClearCase 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.17, 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.14, and 8.0.1.x before 8.0.1.7 does not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698893 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73915 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032026 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6221?
CVE-2014-6221 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-6221?
To fix CVE-2014-6221, 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-2014-6221 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-6221 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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