The PRNG implementation for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 1.1.1 does not perform auto-seeding during the FIPS self-test, which generates random data that is more predictable than expected and makes it easier for attackers to bypass protection mechanisms that rely on the randomness.
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cve-icon MITRE Information

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published: 2007-12-01T02:00:00

Updated: 2017-07-28T12:57:01

Reserved: 2007-10-17T00:00:00


Link: CVE-2007-5502

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cve-icon NVD Information

Status : Modified

Published: 2007-12-01T06:46:00.000

Modified: 2017-07-29T01:33:43.163


Link: CVE-2007-5502

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