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CVE-2008-5659

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2008-12-17 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct brute force attacks against cryptographic routines that use this class for randomness, as demonstrated against DSA private keys.

Affected Platforms

Gnu Classpath

Weakness Type

CWE-310

References