CVE-2007-5502

N/A Unknown
Published: December 01, 2007 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/27859
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249
Source: secalert@redhat.com
US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/27859
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/150249
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
US Government Resource
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20071129.txt
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26652
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019029
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4044
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38796
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.3%
81th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

openssl