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==Description==
 
==Description==
The incorrect use of a seed. [http://cve.mitre.org/docs/plover/SECTION.9.20.html#RAND.SEED] . A seed error is usually brought on by through erroneous generation or application of a seed state.
 
  
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The incorrect use of a seed by a Psuedo Random Number Generator [http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/335.html]. A seed error is usually brought on through the erroneous generation or application of a seed state.
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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].
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* [http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html CWE 79].
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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

TBD

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: