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==Description==
 
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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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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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* [http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html CWE 79].
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Last revision (mm/dd/yy): 09/30/2008

Vulnerabilities Table of Contents

ASDR 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: