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    CVE-2008-5659

    The gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class in GNU Classpath 0.97.2 and earlier uses a predictable seed based on the system time, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct brute force attacks against cryptographic routines that use this class for randomness, as demonstrated against DSA private keys.

    Published:Dec 8, 2008
    Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
    EPS:Dec 17, 2008
    EPSS Score:0.03161
    CVSS Score:7.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Gnu
    Product
    Classpath

    Exploits

    https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32673https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32674

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    No CWE recorded yet

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    No CAPEC recorded yet

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
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    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
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    High