CVE-2024-25389

Description

RT-Thread through 5.0.2 generates random numbers with a weak algorithm of "seed = 214013L * seed + 2531011L; return (seed >> 16) & 0x7FFF;" in calc_random in drivers/misc/rt_random.c.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory humanativaspa.it
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/RT-Thread/rt-thread/issues/8283 mitigation issue tracking
https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2024-05-rt-thread.txt third party advisory
https://security.humanativaspa.it/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rt-thread-rtos/ third party advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/28 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/05/1 issue tracking mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25389?
CVE-2024-25389 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-25389?
To fix CVE-2024-25389, 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-2024-25389 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-25389 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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