PRNG Seed Error

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Last revision (mm/dd/yy): 05/12/2013

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Description

The incorrect use of a seed by a Psuedo Random Number Generator [1]. A seed error is usually brought on through the erroneous generation or application of a seed state.

Risk Factors

TBD

Examples

TBD

Related Attacks

• Attack 1
• Attack 2

The application of a seed state that is known to an attacker can lead to a permanent compromise attack [2].

Related Vulnerabilities

• Vulnerability 1
• Vulnerabiltiy 2

Related Controls

• Control 1
• Control 2

Related Technical Impacts

• Technical Impact 1
• Technical Impact 2

References

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