CVE-2003-0094
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Summary
A patch for mcookie in the util-linux package for Mandrake Linux 8.2 and 9.0 uses /dev/urandom instead of /dev/random, which causes mcookie to use an entropy source that is more predictable than expected, which may make it easier for certain types of attacks to succeed.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:016
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6855
References
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:016
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6855
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