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The incorrect use of a seed by a Psuedo Random Number Generator [http://cve.mitre.org/docs/plover/SECTION.9.20.html#RAND.SEED] . A seed error is usually brought on through the erroneous generation or application of a seed state. | The incorrect use of a seed by a Psuedo Random Number Generator [http://cve.mitre.org/docs/plover/SECTION.9.20.html#RAND.SEED] . A seed error is usually brought on through the erroneous generation or application of a seed state. | ||
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| + | : A short example description, small picture, or sample code with [http://www.site.com links] | ||
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| + | ==Related [[Attacks]]== | ||
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| + | * [[Attack 1]] | ||
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The application of a seed state that is known to an attacker can lead to a permanent compromise attack [http://www.schneier.com/paper-prngs.html]. | The application of a seed state that is known to an attacker can lead to a permanent compromise attack [http://www.schneier.com/paper-prngs.html]. | ||
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| + | * [[Technical Impact 1]] | ||
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| − | + | * [http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html CWE 79]. | |
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[[Category:Cryptographic Vulnerability]] | [[Category:Cryptographic Vulnerability]] | ||
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Last revision (mm/dd/yy): 09/30/2008
Vulnerabilities Table of Contents
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
Short example name
- A short example description, small picture, or sample code with links
Short example name
- A short example description, small picture, or sample code with links
Related Attacks
The application of a seed state that is known to an attacker can lead to a permanent compromise attack [2].
Related Vulnerabilities
Related Controls
Related Technical Impacts
References
Note: A reference to related CWE or CAPEC article should be added when exists. Eg:
