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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

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: