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DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0166

DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0166 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.5 HIGH

OpenSSL 0.9.8c-1 up to versions before 0.9.8g-9 on Debian-based operating systems uses a random number generator that generates predictable numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks against cryptographic keys.

Risk Scores

CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:13openssh0, 0, 0
Debian:14openssh0, 0, 0
Debian:13openssl0, 0, 0
Debian:14openssl0, 0, 0
Debian:11openssh0, 0, 0
Debian:12openssh0, 0, 0
Debian:11openssl0, 0, 0
Debian:12openssl0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • May 13, 2008 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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