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CVE request: weak PRNG in GNU Classpath


From: Florian Weimer <fw () deneb enyo de>
Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:11:31 +0100

<http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38417>

The random number generator in the gnu.java.security.util.PRNG class
of GNU Classpath version 0.97.2 and earlier produces only a limited
number of distinct byte streams, which may lead to guessable
cryptographic key material and similar vulnerabilities.


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