Description
The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | KDE Paste Applet | after 4.10.5 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=978243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 11, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified