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CVE-2008-0166

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2008-05-13 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxCanonical Ubuntu LinuxOpenssl Openssl

Weakness Type

CWE-338

References