Vulnerability Details CVE-2007-6043
The CryptGenRandom function in Microsoft Windows 2000 generates predictable values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to reduce the effectiveness of cryptographic mechanisms, as demonstrated by attacks on (1) forward security and (2) backward security, related to use of eight instances of the RC4 cipher, and possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-3898.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.222
EPSS Ranking 95.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v2 Score 7.1
References
- http://eprint.iacr.org/2007/419.pdf
- http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26495
- http://eprint.iacr.org/2007/419.pdf
- http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3B1165210682%3Bfp%3B2%3Bfpid%3B1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26495
Products affected by CVE-2007-6043
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:beta3