CVE-2011-0766

N/A Unknown
Published: May 31, 2011 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The random number generator in the Crypto application before 2.0.2.2, and SSH before 2.0.5, as used in the Erlang/OTP ssh library before R14B03, uses predictable seeds based on the current time, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess DSA host and SSH session keys.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/44709
Source: cret@cert.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990
Source: cret@cert.org
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/44709
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/178990
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47980
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.0%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

erlang ssh