CVE-2008-0166

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-338

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 13, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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