CVE-2015-5276

Description

The std::random_device class in libstdc++ in the GNU Compiler Collection (aka GCC) before 4.9.4 does not properly handle short reads from blocking sources, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the random values via unspecified vectors.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory gnu.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=65142 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262846 third party advisory issue tracking
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00054.html vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034375 third party advisory vdb entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00052.html vendor advisory mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5276?
CVE-2015-5276 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5276?
To fix CVE-2015-5276, 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-2015-5276 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5276 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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