CVE-2008-5659 describes a predictable seed vulnerability in the gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class within GNU Classpath versions 0.97.2 and earlier. This flaw, stemming from the use of system time for seeding, allows attackers to more easily brute force cryptographic routines, such as DSA private keys, that rely on this class for randomness. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited or on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this decade-old issue.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.97.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:classpath:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:classpath:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:classpath:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:classpath:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:classpath:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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