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Exploit for Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in Openssl

🗓️ 22 Sep 2013 21:20:31Reported by g0tmi1kType 
githubexploit
 githubexploit🔗 github.com👁 7 Views

Debian OpenSSL PRNG seeding weakened; missing line led to predictable keys.

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07 Aug 2025 04:32Current
7.3High risk
Vulners AI Score7.3
CVSS 3.17.5
CVSS 27.8
EPSS0.04768
OpenSSL PRNGDebianSeedingPredictable keys
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