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Medium
CVE-2007-5502
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1...
Vulnerability Description
The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27859
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
fips object module
Vulnerable Versions:
1.1.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 1st, 2007
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.