Vulnerability Description
OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | >= 0.9.8c-1, <= 0.9.8g |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://metasploit.com/users/hdm/tools/debian-openssl/Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30136Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30220Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30221Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30231Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30239Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30249Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=48367252.7070603%40shemThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1571Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1576Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/925211Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492112/100/0/threadedBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29179Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020017Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-612-1PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0166?
CVE-2008-0166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to condu...
How severe is CVE-2008-0166?
CVE-2008-0166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.